Dutch John Road over Pottawatomie Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.10 MI S JCT C 192 · Structure no. 8131325
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 294
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutch John Road over Pottawatomie Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutch John Road over Pottawatomie Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 294 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutch John Road over Pottawatomie Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Dutch John Road over Pottawatomie 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 Dutch John Road over Pottawatomie Creek carry?
About 294 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dutch John Road over Pottawatomie Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Dutch John Road over Pottawatomie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.