US Bridges

SR 51 over Cedar Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 1/4 MI E of Pembervillerd · Structure no. 8702055

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,453
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 51 over Cedar Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9,453 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,121 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 51
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1/4 MI E of Pembervillerd
RouteState Highway 51
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5938, -83.45238
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,453 (2015)
Projected traffic13,121 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 51 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 over Cedar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 51 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 9,453 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.