US Bridges

Simonds Road over Touissaint Crk Simonds R

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.60 Ml E of I-75 · Structure no. 8755582

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simonds Road over Touissaint Crk Simonds R is a concrete slab carrying Simonds Road over Touissaint Crk Simonds R in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSimonds Road
CrossesTouissaint Crk Simonds R
Location0.60 Ml E of I-75
RouteCounty Highway T249A
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42133, -83.60386
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic69 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 Simonds Road over Touissaint Crk Simonds R built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simonds Road over Touissaint Crk Simonds R 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 Simonds Road over Touissaint Crk Simonds R carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Simonds Road over Touissaint Crk Simonds R?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Simonds Road over Touissaint Crk Simonds R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.