US Bridges

SR 65 over Cranberry Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 2.5 MI N Columbus Grove · Structure no. 6900534

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,281
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Cranberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 65 over Cranberry Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,281 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,330 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesCranberry Creek
Location2.5 MI N Columbus Grove
RouteState Highway 65
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96509, -84.05428
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,281 (2015)
Projected traffic7,330 by 2035
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 65 over Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Cranberry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 5,281 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.