US Bridges

US127 S Washington over Town Creek #

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1 Block S of Main Street · Structure no. 8102023

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,215
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US127 S Washington over Town Creek # is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US127 S Washington over Town Creek # in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,215 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,566 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS127 S Washington
CrossesTown Creek #
Location1 Block S of Main Street
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86819, -84.58295
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,215 (2015)
Projected traffic15,566 by 2035
Trucks23%
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 US127 S Washington over Town Creek # built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US127 S Washington 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 US127 S Washington over Town Creek # carry?

About 11,215 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US127 S Washington over Town Creek #?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US127 S Washington over Town Creek #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.