US Bridges

Riverside Dr. over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Seneca County, Ohio · Riverside Dr. · Structure no. 7460090

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,620
1970 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Dr. over Rock Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverside Dr. over Rock Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,413 by 1990. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Dr.
CrossesRock Creek
LocationRiverside Dr.
RouteCity Street 373
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11766, -83.17568
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (1970)
Projected traffic6,413 by 1990
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Riverside Dr. over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Dr. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Dr. over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Dr. over Rock Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Dr. over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.