US Bridges

Oregon (C180) RD over Big Black Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.44 MI E of Wabash C31A · Structure no. 5450918

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon (C180) RD over Big Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oregon (C180) RD over Big Black 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOregon (C180) RD
CrossesBig Black Creek
Location0.44 MI E of Wabash C31A
RouteCounty Highway C0180
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61136, -84.73876
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2015)
Projected traffic222 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Oregon (C180) RD over Big Black Creek built?

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

What condition is Oregon (C180) RD over Big Black 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 Oregon (C180) RD over Big Black Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oregon (C180) RD over Big Black Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oregon (C180) RD over Big Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.