Vw Mercer CO Line over Old Town Run
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 1.55 MI E JCT SR 127 · Structure no. 8139253
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vw Mercer CO Line over Old Town Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vw Mercer CO Line over Old Town Run in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vw Mercer CO Line over Old Town Run built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vw Mercer CO Line over Old Town Run 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 Vw Mercer CO Line over Old Town Run carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Vw Mercer CO Line over Old Town Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Vw Mercer CO Line over Old Town Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.