US Bridges

Reiman RD over Packer Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6235182

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reiman RD over Packer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reiman RD over Packer Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 44 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2052. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReiman RD
CrossesPacker Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway T0053
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51901, -83.37804
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2021)
Projected traffic883 by 2052
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$241.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reiman RD over Packer Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Reiman 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 Reiman RD over Packer Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reiman RD over Packer Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Reiman RD over Packer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.