Carpenter Road over Dog Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · .1 Mi.E. of Dog Creek Rd. · Structure no. 8137196
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carpenter Road over Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carpenter Road over Dog Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carpenter Road over Dog Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carpenter 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Carpenter Road over Dog Creek carry?
About 74 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Carpenter Road over Dog Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Carpenter Road over Dog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.