US Bridges

SR 163 over Packer Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · Int. of Billman RD · Structure no. 6201475

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 163 over Packer Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 163 over Packer Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 163
CrossesPacker Creek
LocationInt. of Billman RD
RouteState Highway 163
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51509, -83.3974
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2023)
Projected traffic310 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

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 163 over Packer Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 163 over Packer 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 163 over Packer Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 163 over Packer Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 163 over Packer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.