US Bridges

Ede TR 17 over Honey Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .4 MI N of TR 28 · Structure no. 7436645

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ede TR 17 over Honey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ede TR 17 over Honey Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEde TR 17
CrossesHoney Creek
Location.4 MI N of TR 28
RouteCounty Highway T0017
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02, -83.13194
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 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 TR 17 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ede TR 17 over Honey 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 May 2024.

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

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

How long is Ede TR 17 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ede TR 17 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.