Stripe Road over Town Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.50 MI W JCT SR 637 · Structure no. 8132127
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 477
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stripe Road over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stripe Road over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 125 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stripe Road over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Stripe Road 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 Stripe Road over Town Creek carry?
About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Stripe Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Stripe Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.