Fife Road over Town Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · .2 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. # 5 · Structure no. 8132526
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fife Road over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fife Road over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fife Road over Town Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fife 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 Fife Road over Town Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fife Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fife Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.