Keplar Street over Town Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · Just East of SR 127 · Structure no. 8160007
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,573
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Keplar Street over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Keplar Street over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 56 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 2,573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,571 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Keplar Street over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Keplar Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Keplar Street over Town Creek carry?
About 2,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Keplar Street over Town Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Keplar Street over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.