US Bridges

Ohio Indiana ST Li over 27 Mile Creek

GoodPosted for load

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.64 MI S JCT C 70 · Structure no. 8138079

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Indiana ST Li over 27 Mile Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Ohio Indiana ST Li over 27 Mile Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOhio Indiana ST Li
Crosses27 Mile Creek
Location1.64 MI S JCT C 70
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77806, -84.8023
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2018)
Projected traffic119 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ohio Indiana ST Li over 27 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio Indiana ST Li over 27 Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio Indiana ST Li over 27 Mile Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Indiana ST Li over 27 Mile Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Indiana ST Li over 27 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.