US Bridges

Genoa-Clay Center over Packer Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6235115

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,463
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genoa-Clay Center over Packer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Genoa-Clay Center over Packer Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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 5 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 5,463 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,583 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGenoa-Clay Center
CrossesPacker Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway C0051
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52347, -83.35864
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,463 (2015)
Projected traffic7,583 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 Genoa-Clay Center over Packer Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Genoa-Clay Center 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 Genoa-Clay Center over Packer Creek carry?

About 5,463 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Genoa-Clay Center over Packer Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Genoa-Clay Center over Packer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.