TR 197 CONVERSE
Carrying TR 197 CONVERSE over TOWNSHIP ROAD 197
9.15 mi. East of USR 127, Van Wert, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TR 197 CONVERSE
The TR 197 CONVERSE bridge in Van Wert, Ohio carries TR 197 CONVERSE over TOWNSHIP ROAD 197. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 13,886 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TR 197 CONVERSE compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,886 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 8104379
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 197 CONVERSE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare TR 197 CONVERSE against other structures in Van Wert and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TR 197 CONVERSE?
TR 197 CONVERSE in Van Wert, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TR 197 CONVERSE inspected?
TR 197 CONVERSE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,886 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 197 CONVERSE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TR 197 CONVERSE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for TR 197 CONVERSE.
Who is responsible for maintaining TR 197 CONVERSE?
Ownership is not specified for TR 197 CONVERSE in the NBI.
How old is TR 197 CONVERSE and does age affect safety?
TR 197 CONVERSE was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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