US Bridges

Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Seneca County, Ohio · .19 MI E of TR 165 · Structure no. 7436246

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 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 concrete slab carrying Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 579 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEde CR 16
CrossesRock Creek
Location.19 MI E of TR 165
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06619, -83.09002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ede CR 16 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.