US Bridges

Owen Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. N. Walbridge Rd. · Structure no. 8730010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owen Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Owen Road over Cedar Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 years old, older 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOwen Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.25 Mi. N. Walbridge Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T332A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59275, -83.45934
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owen Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Owen Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Owen Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Owen Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Owen Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.