SR49 over Duck Creek
GoodMercer County, Ohio · 1.52 Mi.S. Van Wert Co. · Structure no. 5401151
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 941
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR49 over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR49 over Duck Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 941 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,306 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR49 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR49 over Duck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR49 over Duck Creek carry?
About 941 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SR49 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR49 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.