US Bridges

CR 264 a Tawa RD over Ottawa Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 0.75 MI West of SR 4 · Structure no. 8035725

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 264 a Tawa RD over Ottawa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 264 a Tawa RD over Ottawa Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 54 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 264 a Tawa RD
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location0.75 MI West of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway C0264
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41661, -83.2615
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2015)
Projected traffic396 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 264 a Tawa RD over Ottawa Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is CR 264 a Tawa RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 264 a Tawa RD over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 264 a Tawa RD over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 264 a Tawa RD over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.