US Bridges

C145A CR716A over Prairie Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.05 Mi. N. of Guadalupe · Structure no. 5441846

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C145A CR716A over Prairie Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C145A CR716A over Prairie Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC145A CR716A
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.05 Mi. N. of Guadalupe
RouteCounty Highway C145A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48086, -84.5267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2015)
Projected traffic112 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C145A CR716A over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is C145A CR716A over Prairie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C145A CR716A over Prairie Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is C145A CR716A over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C145A CR716A over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.