US Bridges

CR 18 (j) over Eagle Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 07720 RD J · Structure no. 8630070

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 (j) over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 18 (j) over Eagle Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18 (j)
CrossesEagle Creek
Location07720 RD J
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55709, -84.67647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2015)
Projected traffic358 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 18 (j) over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 (j) over Eagle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 18 (j) over Eagle Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 (j) over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 (j) over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.