Benton-Carroll RD over Packer Creek
GoodOttawa County, Ohio · 4.2 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6232248
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 592
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benton-Carroll RD over Packer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Benton-Carroll RD over Packer Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benton-Carroll RD over Packer Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benton-Carroll 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 Benton-Carroll RD over Packer Creek carry?
About 592 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Benton-Carroll RD over Packer Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Benton-Carroll RD over Packer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.