US Bridges

Werner Road over Flat Rock Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.90 MI N JCT T 152 · Structure no. 8130132

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Werner Road over Flat Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Werner Road over Flat Rock Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWerner Road
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location0.90 MI N JCT T 152
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91477, -84.78891
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2014)
Projected traffic94 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Werner Road over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Werner Road over Flat Rock 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 Werner Road over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Werner Road over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Werner Road over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.