Richey Road over Town Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 2.45 MI N JCT C 50 · Structure no. 8139512
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richey Road over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richey Road over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2037. 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 Richey Road over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richey Road over Town 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 Richey Road over Town Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Richey Road over Town Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Richey Road over Town Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.