US Bridges

SR 420 over Packer Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of Usr 20 · Structure no. 8706433

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 420 over Packer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 420 over Packer Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 420
CrossesPacker Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of Usr 20
RouteState Highway 420
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49677, -83.46341
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2015)
Projected traffic566 by 2035
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 420 over Packer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 420 over Packer 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 420 over Packer Creek carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SR 420 over Packer Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns SR 420 over Packer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.