Cable Street over Town Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · Just West of Penn-Cen RR · Structure no. 8160090
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 1991 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cable Street over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cable 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2011. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cable 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 Cable 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 Cable Street over Town Creek carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cable Street over Town Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Cable Street over Town Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.