West Nineth Street over Packer Creek
PoorPosted for loadOttawa County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of Buckeye St. · Structure no. 6260020
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 436
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Nineth Street over Packer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Nineth Street over Packer Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Nineth Street over Packer Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is West Nineth Street over Packer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does West Nineth Street over Packer Creek carry?
About 436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Nineth Street over Packer Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns West Nineth Street over Packer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.