US Bridges

Raymond Street over Town Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · Just East of SR127 · Structure no. 8160163

Built
1987
38 years old
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

Raymond Street over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raymond Street over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRaymond Street
CrossesTown Creek
LocationJust East of SR127
RouteCity Street 319
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86584, -84.57935
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,573 (2015)
Projected traffic3,571 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Street over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond 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 Raymond Street over Town Creek carry?

About 2,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Street over Town Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Street over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.