US Bridges

SR 51 over Crane Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 3.86M. SE Ir 280 · Structure no. 8702004

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,040
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over Crane Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 51 over Crane Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,883 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 51
CrossesCrane Creek
Location3.86M. SE Ir 280
RouteState Highway 51
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5728, -83.4213
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,040 (2016)
Projected traffic12,883 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 51 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 over Crane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 51 over Crane Creek carry?

About 12,040 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.