US Bridges

Swaney Rd. over Sugar Creek - Swaney RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.85 MI S of Lincoln HWY · Structure no. 0247840

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swaney Rd. over Sugar Creek - Swaney RD is a concrete slab carrying Swaney Rd. over Sugar Creek - Swaney RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSwaney Rd.
CrossesSugar Creek - Swaney RD
Location0.85 MI S of Lincoln HWY
RouteCounty Highway T0227
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82109, -83.95179
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2019)
Projected traffic458 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sugar Creek - Swaney RD built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swaney Rd. over Sugar Creek - 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Swaney Rd. over Sugar Creek - Swaney RD carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Swaney Rd. over Sugar Creek - Swaney RD?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Swaney Rd. over Sugar Creek - Swaney RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.