Washington Street over Packer Creek
PoorOttawa County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of SR51 · Structure no. 6260039
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Packer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington Street over Packer Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2016. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Packer Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Washington 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 Washington Street over Packer Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Packer Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Packer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.