River Rd. over Willow Creek
PoorSeneca County, Ohio · 200 Feet East of Ohio Ave · Structure no. 7460112
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,701
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,701 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,361 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River Rd. over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.