SR 163 over Lacarpe Creek
GoodOttawa County, Ohio · SR 163 over Lacarpe Creek · Structure no. 6201571
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,525
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 163 over Lacarpe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 163 over Lacarpe Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 31 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 5,525 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,669 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 163 over Lacarpe Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR 163 over Lacarpe 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 163 over Lacarpe Creek carry?
About 5,525 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 163 over Lacarpe Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 163 over Lacarpe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.