US Bridges

SR 116 Hospital DR over Town Creek #

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.45 Mi. East of SR 118 · Structure no. 8101752

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,347
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 116 Hospital DR over Town Creek # is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 116 Hospital DR over Town Creek # in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 4,347 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,034 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 116 Hospital DR
CrossesTown Creek #
Location1.45 Mi. East of SR 118
RouteState Highway 116
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85162, -84.57291
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,347 (2015)
Projected traffic6,034 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 116 Hospital DR over Town Creek # built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 116 Hospital DR over Town 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 116 Hospital DR over Town Creek # carry?

About 4,347 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 116 Hospital DR over Town Creek #?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 116 Hospital DR over Town Creek #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.