Galvin Road over Bell Ditch
GoodPosted for loadVan Wert County, Ohio · .25 E. of Stemen Rd. · Structure no. 8132453
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Galvin Road over Bell Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galvin Road over Bell Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | 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 Galvin Road over Bell Ditch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Galvin Road over Bell Ditch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Galvin Road over Bell Ditch carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Galvin Road over Bell Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Galvin Road over Bell Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.