SR 49 over Middle Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 1.72 Mi. North of Usr 30 · Structure no. 8101213
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,087
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over Middle Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,509 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 49 over Middle 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 49 over Middle Creek carry?
About 1,087 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.