Shurz RD over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N of Mill RD · Structure no. 0933635
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shurz RD over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shurz RD over Elk Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,453 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shurz RD over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shurz RD over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Shurz RD over Elk Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shurz RD over Elk Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Shurz RD over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.