US Bridges

SR 118 W Main ST over Town Creek #

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · City of Van Wert · Structure no. 8101906

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,314
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 W Main ST over Town Creek # is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 118 W Main ST over Town Creek # in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 8,314 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,540 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 118 W Main ST
CrossesTown Creek #
LocationCity of Van Wert
RouteState Highway 118
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86959, -84.58555
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,314 (2015)
Projected traffic11,540 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W Main ST over Town Creek # built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 118 W Main ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 118 W Main ST over Town Creek # carry?

About 8,314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 W Main ST over Town Creek #?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 W Main ST over Town Creek #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.