US Bridges

River Rd. over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Seneca County, Ohio · River Rd. · Structure no. 7460104

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,701
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Rd. over Willow Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying River Rd. over Willow Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 1,701 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,361 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Rd.
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationRiver Rd.
RouteCity Street 370
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13129, -83.16388
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,701 (2015)
Projected traffic2,361 by 2035
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Rd. over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Rd. over Willow 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 River Rd. over Willow Creek carry?

About 1,701 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Rd. over Willow Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns River Rd. over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.