Jackson Street over Town Creek
FairVan Wert County, Ohio · Just West of Jct. SR 127 · Structure no. 8160066
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jackson Street over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson Street over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 985 by 2011. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Jackson Street over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jackson Street over Town Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Jackson Street over Town Creek carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Jackson Street over Town Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Jackson Street over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.