Gamble Road over Spice Run
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 3.80 MI N JCT C 84 · Structure no. 8136491
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gamble Road over Spice Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gamble Road over Spice Run in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Gamble Road over Spice Run built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gamble Road over Spice Run 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 Gamble Road over Spice Run carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gamble Road over Spice Run?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Gamble Road over Spice Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.