Plattner Road over Carter Creek
FairPosted for loadAuglaize County, Ohio · 4.2 MI S of SR 29 · Structure no. 0635693
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plattner Road over Carter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plattner Road over Carter Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plattner Road over Carter Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Plattner Road over Carter Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Plattner Road over Carter Creek carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Plattner Road over Carter Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Plattner Road over Carter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.