US Bridges

Caris Road over Toussaint Creek Caris RD

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.77 MI S of S.R. 582 · Structure no. 8756368

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caris Road over Toussaint Creek Caris RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caris Road over Toussaint Creek Caris RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCaris Road
CrossesToussaint Creek Caris RD
Location0.77 MI S of S.R. 582
RouteCounty Highway T271A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44635, -83.53226
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2015)
Projected traffic204 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Caris Road over Toussaint Creek Caris RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caris Road over Toussaint Creek Caris 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Caris Road over Toussaint Creek Caris RD carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Caris Road over Toussaint Creek Caris RD?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Caris Road over Toussaint Creek Caris RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.