US Bridges

Ede CR 16 over East Branch of Rock Cree

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.81 Miles West of SR 67 · Structure no. 7436653

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ede CR 16 over East Branch of Rock Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ede CR 16 over East Branch of Rock Cree in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 50 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 8 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEde CR 16
CrossesEast Branch of Rock Cree
Location0.81 Miles West of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway C0016
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06611, -83.08389
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.1 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 CR 16 over East Branch of Rock Cree built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ede CR 16 over East Branch of Rock Cree 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ede CR 16 over East Branch of Rock Cree carry?

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

How long is Ede CR 16 over East Branch of Rock Cree?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ede CR 16 over East Branch of Rock Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.