Dixon Cavett Road over Blue Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 2.50 MI E JCT T 11 · Structure no. 8130493
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 192
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixon Cavett Road over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dixon Cavett Road over Blue Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Dixon Cavett Road over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Dixon Cavett Road over Blue 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 Dixon Cavett Road over Blue Creek carry?
About 192 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dixon Cavett Road over Blue Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dixon Cavett Road over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.