Bickel over N Fork Kraut Crk
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .13 MI E Palestine-Uc · Structure no. 1944231
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bickel over N Fork Kraut Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Bickel over N Fork Kraut Crk in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bickel over N Fork Kraut Crk built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bickel over N Fork Kraut Crk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Bickel over N Fork Kraut Crk carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bickel over N Fork Kraut Crk?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bickel over N Fork Kraut Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.