Jericho RD over Platter Creek
FairDefiance County, Ohio · .2 MI W of Behnfelot RD · Structure no. 2043173
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jericho RD over Platter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jericho RD over Platter Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1965, 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.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jericho RD over Platter Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Jericho RD over Platter 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Jericho RD over Platter Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Jericho RD over Platter Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m).
Who owns Jericho RD over Platter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.