Hoghe Road over Town Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. East St.Rt. 118 · Structure no. 8135169
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoghe Road over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoghe Road 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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 Hoghe Road over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoghe 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Hoghe Road over Town Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hoghe Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hoghe Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.