US Bridges

Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .12 MI W of TR 165 · Structure no. 7436238

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 579 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesEde CR 16
CrossesRock Creek
Location.12 MI W of TR 165
RouteCounty Highway C0016
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06612, -83.0963
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2015)
Projected traffic804 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.