Dixon Cavett Road over Upper Prairie Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N JCT US 30 · Structure no. 8130524
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixon Cavett Road over Upper Prairie Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dixon Cavett Road over Upper Prairie Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 29 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixon Cavett Road over Upper Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Dixon Cavett 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Dixon Cavett Road over Upper Prairie Creek carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dixon Cavett Road over Upper Prairie Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Dixon Cavett Road over Upper Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.