US Bridges

Richey Road over Prairie Creek

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.10 MI S JCT C 214 · Structure no. 8131171

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richey Road over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richey Road over Prairie Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRichey Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.10 MI S JCT C 214
RouteCounty Highway C0075
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97433, -84.64874
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2015)
Projected traffic756 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000 (2077 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richey Road over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richey Road over Prairie 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Richey Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Richey Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Richey Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.