SR 34 over Owl Creek
GoodWilliams County, Ohio · 370 E. of CR 23.50 · Structure no. 8601720
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,493
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 34 over Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 34 over Owl Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 34 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 34 over Owl 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 34 over Owl Creek carry?
About 2,493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 34 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 34 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.