US Bridges

Schumm Road over 27 Mile Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 3.30 MI N JCT SR 81 · Structure no. 8138338

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schumm Road over 27 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schumm Road over 27 Mile Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSchumm Road
Crosses27 Mile Creek
Location3.30 MI N JCT SR 81
RouteCounty Highway T0043
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79033, -84.72728
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2018)
Projected traffic178 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Schumm Road over 27 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schumm Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Schumm Road over 27 Mile Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schumm Road over 27 Mile Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schumm Road over 27 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.