US Bridges

Winkler RD over Duckcreek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E ST Rt 49 · Structure no. 5430349

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winkler RD over Duckcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winkler RD over Duckcreek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinkler RD
CrossesDuckcreek
Location0.2 MI E ST Rt 49
RouteCounty Highway C0250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71329, -84.78676
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2017)
Projected traffic609 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$95 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winkler RD over Duckcreek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winkler RD over Duckcreek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Winkler RD over Duckcreek carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Winkler RD over Duckcreek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Winkler RD over Duckcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.