Winkler Road over Big Blackcreek
GoodPosted for loadMercer County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E Hill Road · Structure no. 5430445
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winkler Road over Big Blackcreek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Winkler Road over Big Blackcreek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winkler Road over Big Blackcreek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winkler Road over Big Blackcreek 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 Road over Big Blackcreek carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Winkler Road over Big Blackcreek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Winkler Road over Big Blackcreek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.