US Bridges

Sherman Avenue over Buck Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 0.26 MI W of Lagonda Ave · Structure no. 1260758

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,470
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Avenue over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Avenue over Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,204 by 2027. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSherman Avenue
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.26 MI W of Lagonda Ave
RouteCity Street 853
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93068, -83.79639
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2007)
Projected traffic6,204 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sherman Avenue over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Avenue over Buck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Avenue over Buck Creek carry?

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Avenue over Buck Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Avenue over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.