US Bridges

SR 18 over Rader Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.70 Mi. East of SR 235 · Structure no. 8700672

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,537
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Rader Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over Rader Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,537 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,133 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesRader Creek
Location0.70 Mi. East of SR 235
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18274, -83.77171
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,537 (2015)
Projected traffic2,133 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18 over Rader Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Rader 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 Rader Creek carry?

About 1,537 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Rader Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Rader Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.