Harrison-Willshire over 27 Mile Creek
GoodPosted for loadVan Wert County, Ohio · 3.50 MI N JCT SR 81 · Structure no. 8138230
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harrison-Willshire over 27 Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison-Willshire over 27 Mile Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harrison-Willshire over 27 Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harrison-Willshire 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 Harrison-Willshire over 27 Mile Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Harrison-Willshire over 27 Mile Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Harrison-Willshire over 27 Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.