US Bridges

SR 118 over Town Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 4.47 Mi. South of Usr 127 · Structure no. 8101868

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,280
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 118 over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,553 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 118
CrossesTown Creek
Location4.47 Mi. South of Usr 127
RouteState Highway 118
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81299, -84.61524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2015)
Projected traffic4,553 by 2035
Trucks6%
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

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 118 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 118 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 118 over Town Creek carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 over Town Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.