US Bridges

Stange RD over Packer Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 3.8 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6232078

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stange RD over Packer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Stange RD over Packer Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 years old, older 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStange RD
CrossesPacker Creek
Location3.8 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway T0021
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57121, -83.24126
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2015)
Projected traffic289 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Stange RD over Packer Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Stange RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Stange RD over Packer Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stange RD over Packer Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stange RD over Packer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.