US Bridges

Township Road 27 a over Br over Paw Paw Run

Good

Marion County, Ohio · .4 MI E of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 5134404

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 27 a over Br over Paw Paw Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 27 a over Br over Paw Paw Run in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 27 a
CrossesBr over Paw Paw Run
Location.4 MI E of JCT SR 37
RouteCounty Highway T027A
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65833, -83.375
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2015)
Projected traffic212 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Road 27 a over Br over Paw Paw Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 27 a over Br over Paw Paw Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 27 a over Br over Paw Paw Run carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 27 a over Br over Paw Paw Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 27 a over Br over Paw Paw Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.