US Bridges

Ede TR 17 over Rock Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · .28 MI S of US 224 · Structure no. 7436491

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ede TR 17 over Rock Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ede TR 17 over Rock Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEde TR 17
CrossesRock Creek
Location.28 MI S of US 224
RouteCounty Highway T0017
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07667, -83.13167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2015)
Projected traffic308 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 TR 17 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Ede TR 17 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ede TR 17 over Rock Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ede TR 17 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ede TR 17 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.