US Bridges

Ervin Road over Town Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile East of SR 127 · Structure no. 8160201

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,301
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ervin Road over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ervin Road over Town Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,301 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,358 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesErvin Road
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.1 Mile East of SR 127
RouteCity Street ERVIN
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85895, -84.5837
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,301 (2019)
Projected traffic7,358 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ervin Road over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ervin Road 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 Ervin Road over Town Creek carry?

About 5,301 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ervin Road over Town Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ervin Road over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.