Dutch John Road over North Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.63 MI N JCT C 192 · Structure no. 8131333
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutch John Road over North Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dutch John Road over North Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 90 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Dutch John Road over North Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Dutch John Road over North 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 North Creek carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dutch John Road over North Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dutch John Road over North Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.