US Bridges

Grill Road over Town Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.10 MI W JCT C 93 · Structure no. 8135487

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,092
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grill Road over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grill Road over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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 4,092 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,680 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrill Road
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.10 MI W JCT C 93
RouteCounty Highway 232
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88073, -84.59291
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,092 (2018)
Projected traffic5,680 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Grill Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Grill 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 Grill Road over Town Creek carry?

About 4,092 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grill Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grill Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.