Center Street over Town Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · Just West of Penn-Cen. RR · Structure no. 8160082
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 646
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Street over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Street over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 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 | 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 Center Street over Town Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Center 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 Center Street over Town Creek carry?
About 646 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Center Street over Town Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Center Street over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.