US Bridges

Nims Road over Toussaint Creek Nims Rd.

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.22 Ml E of Mercer RD · Structure no. 8755523

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nims Road over Toussaint Creek Nims Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nims Road over Toussaint Creek Nims Rd. in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNims Road
CrossesToussaint Creek Nims Rd.
Location0.22 Ml E of Mercer RD
RouteCounty Highway T248A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41064, -83.62564
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nims Road over Toussaint Creek Nims Rd. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Nims Road over Toussaint Creek Nims Rd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nims Road over Toussaint Creek Nims Rd. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nims Road over Toussaint Creek Nims Rd.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nims Road over Toussaint Creek Nims Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.