Township Road 197 over Dog Creek
GoodPaulding County, Ohio · 0.25 MI N of CO Line · Structure no. 6335748
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 197 over Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 197 over Dog Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 197 over Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 197 over Dog 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Township Road 197 over Dog Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 197 over Dog Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 197 over Dog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.