Convoy-Heller Road over Upper Prairie Creek
GoodPosted for loadVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.50 MI S JCT C 214 · Structure no. 8130272
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Convoy-Heller Road over Upper Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Convoy-Heller Road over Upper Prairie Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Convoy-Heller Road over Upper Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Convoy-Heller Road over Upper Prairie 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Convoy-Heller Road over Upper Prairie Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Convoy-Heller Road over Upper Prairie Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Convoy-Heller Road over Upper Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.