Lincoln Highway over Dog Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.15 MI E JCT C 173 · Structure no. 8137463
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,342
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Highway over Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Highway over Dog Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.
It carries about 2,342 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,251 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 40 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 | 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 Lincoln Highway over Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Highway 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 Lincoln Highway over Dog Creek carry?
About 2,342 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Highway over Dog Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Highway over Dog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.