US Bridges

SR 51 over Packer Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.01 Mi. North of SR 163 · Structure no. 6201075

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over Packer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 51 over Packer Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,464 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51
CrossesPacker Creek
Location1.01 Mi. North of SR 163
RouteState Highway 51
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52501, -83.34983
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2015)
Projected traffic13,464 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 51 over Packer Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 over Packer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 51 over Packer Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over Packer Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 over Packer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.