US Bridges

SR 49 over Twenty Seven Mile Creeek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 3.73 Mi. North of SR 81 · Structure no. 8101087

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Twenty Seven Mile Creeek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Twenty Seven Mile Creeek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesTwenty Seven Mile Creeek
Location3.73 Mi. North of SR 81
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79368, -84.77528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 49 over Twenty Seven Mile Creeek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Twenty Seven Mile Creeek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Twenty Seven Mile Creeek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Twenty Seven Mile Creeek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Twenty Seven Mile Creeek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.