US Bridges

Swaney Rd. over Little Hog CR Swaney RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.03 MI N of Napoleon RD · Structure no. 0239356

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swaney Rd. over Little Hog CR Swaney RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swaney Rd. over Little Hog CR Swaney RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSwaney Rd.
CrossesLittle Hog CR Swaney RD
Location0.03 MI N of Napoleon RD
RouteCounty Highway C0227
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76293, -83.95161
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2015)
Projected traffic695 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Swaney Rd. over Little Hog CR Swaney RD built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swaney Rd. over Little Hog CR Swaney RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Swaney Rd. over Little Hog CR Swaney RD carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Swaney Rd. over Little Hog CR Swaney RD?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Swaney Rd. over Little Hog CR Swaney RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.