SR 18 over Needles Creek
GoodWood County, Ohio · 1/2 MI W. of SR 235 · Structure no. 8700613
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,283
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Needles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over Needles Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Needles Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over Needles 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Needles Creek carry?
About 1,283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Needles Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Needles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.