US Bridges

Bradner Road over Toussiant Crk Bradner RD

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.60 MI S of S.R. 20 · Structure no. 8734674

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradner Road over Toussiant Crk Bradner RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Bradner Road over Toussiant Crk Bradner RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBradner Road
CrossesToussiant Crk Bradner RD
Location0.60 MI S of S.R. 20
RouteCounty Highway T016G
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4717, -83.43442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2015)
Projected traffic387 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Bradner Road over Toussiant Crk Bradner RD built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bradner Road over Toussiant Crk Bradner RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bradner Road over Toussiant Crk Bradner RD carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bradner Road over Toussiant Crk Bradner RD?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bradner Road over Toussiant Crk Bradner RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.