US Bridges

SR 116 over Dog Creek

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · 4.65 Mi. East of SR 118 · Structure no. 8101655

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,441
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 116 over Dog Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 116 over Dog Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 116
CrossesDog Creek
Location4.65 Mi. East of SR 118
RouteState Highway 116
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83733, -84.51871
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 116 over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 116 over Dog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 116 over Dog Creek carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 116 over Dog Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 116 over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.