Sheets Road over 27 Mile Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.90 MI W JCT SR 49 · Structure no. 8138443
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheets Road over 27 Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheets Road over 27 Mile Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 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 Sheets Road over 27 Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheets 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 Sheets Road over 27 Mile Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sheets Road over 27 Mile Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sheets Road over 27 Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.