US Bridges

Usr 127 over Town Creek

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · 6.65 Mi. North of Van/Mer · Structure no. 8101965

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,187
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 127 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 127 over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,187 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,976 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 127
CrossesTown Creek
Location6.65 Mi. North of Van/Mer
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82407, -84.58119
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,187 (2015)
Projected traffic9,976 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Usr 127 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Usr 127 over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 127 over Town Creek carry?

About 7,187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Usr 127 over Town Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 127 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.