US Bridges

SR 09 & SR 43 over Gantz CR

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · 1.45 MI S of Jct. SR39 · Structure no. 1000063

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,297
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 09 & SR 43 over Gantz CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 09 & SR 43 over Gantz CR in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 94 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 5,297 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,352 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 09 & SR 43
CrossesGantz CR
Location1.45 MI S of Jct. SR39
RouteState Highway 9
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55884, -81.05969
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,297 (2018)
Projected traffic7,352 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 09 & SR 43 over Gantz CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 09 & SR 43 over Gantz CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 09 & SR 43 over Gantz CR carry?

About 5,297 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 09 & SR 43 over Gantz CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 09 & SR 43 over Gantz CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.