Ward RD over Vance Creek
GoodKnox County, Ohio · Just E of Possum RD · Structure no. 4236831
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward RD over Vance Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ward RD over Vance Creek in Knox 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 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 RD over Vance Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward RD over Vance 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ward RD over Vance Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ward RD over Vance Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ward RD over Vance Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.