US Bridges

Usr 127 over Town Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1MI. N of JCT US 224 · Structure no. 8102171

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,973
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 127 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 127 over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 5,973 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,291 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUsr 127
CrossesTown Creek
Location1MI. N of JCT US 224
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90223, -84.57199
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,973 (2015)
Projected traffic8,291 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 127 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 Usr 127 over Town Creek carry?

About 5,973 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 127 over Town Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 127 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.