US Bridges

SR 4 over Ottawa Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 2.22 Mi. N. of SR37 · Structure no. 8000344

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,817
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Ottawa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 4 over Ottawa Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 4,817 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,686 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location2.22 Mi. N. of SR37
RouteState Highway 4
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41301, -83.25414
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,817 (2015)
Projected traffic6,686 by 2035
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over Ottawa Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Ottawa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 4,817 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.