Ireland Road over Dog Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.45 MI S JCT SR 116 · Structure no. 8136394
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ireland Road over Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ireland Road over Dog Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 62 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2036. 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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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 | 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 Ireland Road over Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Ireland Road over Dog 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ireland Road over Dog Creek carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ireland Road over Dog Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ireland Road over Dog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.