US Bridges

Tontogany Creek RD over Tontogany Creek and Road

FairPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.127 Ml N of Scott RD · Structure no. 8754934

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tontogany Creek RD over Tontogany Creek and Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tontogany Creek RD over Tontogany Creek and Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTontogany Creek RD
CrossesTontogany Creek and Road
Location0.127 Ml N of Scott RD
RouteCounty Highway 230
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42866, -83.74293
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2015)
Projected traffic147 by 2035
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 Tontogany Creek RD over Tontogany Creek and Road built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Tontogany Creek RD over Tontogany Creek and Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tontogany Creek RD over Tontogany Creek and Road carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tontogany Creek RD over Tontogany Creek and Road?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Tontogany Creek RD over Tontogany Creek and Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.