Elm Sugar Road over Town Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 3.80 MI E JCT SR127 · Structure no. 8132755
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Sugar Road over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Sugar Road over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2037. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Elm Sugar Road over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Sugar 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 Elm Sugar Road over Town Creek carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elm Sugar Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Sugar Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.