US Bridges

Martin-Williston over Packer Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6235107

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin-Williston over Packer Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Martin-Williston over Packer Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 6 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin-Williston
CrossesPacker Creek
Location1.0 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway T0007
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5303, -83.3393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2015)
Projected traffic355 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 Martin-Williston over Packer Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin-Williston 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Martin-Williston over Packer Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Martin-Williston over Packer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Martin-Williston over Packer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.