US Bridges

SR 163 over Packer Creek

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 1.09 MI East of IR80/IR90 · Structure no. 8705070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,071
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 163 over Packer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 163 over Packer Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,071 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 163
CrossesPacker Creek
Location1.09 MI East of IR80/IR90
RouteState Highway 163
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.515, -83.41458
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,071 (2019)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 163 over Packer Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 163 over Packer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 163 over Packer Creek carry?

About 3,071 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 163 over Packer Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 163 over Packer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.