US Bridges

Chenowith Road over Dog Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.47 MI N JCT C 124 · Structure no. 8136521

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chenowith Road over Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chenowith Road over Dog Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChenowith Road
CrossesDog Creek
Location1.47 MI N JCT C 124
RouteCounty Highway 151
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86468, -84.48549
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 Chenowith Road over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chenowith 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 Chenowith Road over Dog Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chenowith Road over Dog Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Chenowith Road over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.