US Bridges

Dixon-Cavett Road over North Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1/4MI. W.Of John Brown RD · Structure no. 8131465

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
958
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon-Cavett Road over North Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dixon-Cavett Road over North Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDixon-Cavett Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location1/4MI. W.Of John Brown RD
RouteCounty Highway C0192
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.94603, -84.61435
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic958 (2015)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixon-Cavett Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon-Cavett 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 Dixon-Cavett Road over North Creek carry?

About 958 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dixon-Cavett Road over North Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon-Cavett Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.