US Bridges

Platter Creek Road over Platter Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 0.25 S of Jericho RD · Structure no. 2042665

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platter Creek Road over Platter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Platter Creek Road over Platter Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPlatter Creek Road
CrossesPlatter Creek
Location0.25 S of Jericho RD
RouteCounty Highway T0126
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26393, -84.56325
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2015)
Projected traffic99 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Platter Creek Road over Platter Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Platter Creek Road over Platter 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 Platter Creek Road over Platter Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Platter Creek Road over Platter Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Platter Creek Road over Platter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.