US Bridges

SR 65 over Tontogany Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1/10 Mile W of JCT SR 582 · Structure no. 8702659

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,783
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Tontogany Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 65 over Tontogany Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 65
CrossesTontogany Creek
Location1/10 Mile W of JCT SR 582
RouteState Highway 65
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46301, -83.74778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,783 (2015)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 65 over Tontogany Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Tontogany 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 65 over Tontogany Creek carry?

About 1,783 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Tontogany Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Tontogany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.