Ward Road over Nettle Creek
GoodChampaign County, Ohio · .3 MI W of Cemetary Road · Structure no. 1134078
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 972
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Road over Nettle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ward Road over Nettle Creek in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 972 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,349 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Road over Nettle Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Road over Nettle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Ward Road over Nettle Creek carry?
About 972 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ward Road over Nettle Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Road over Nettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.