US Bridges

SR 19 over Broken Sword Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 5.45 MI North of SR 4 Int · Structure no. 1700723

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Broken Sword Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Broken Sword Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesBroken Sword Creek
Location5.45 MI North of SR 4 Int
RouteState Highway 19
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89564, -83.01671
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2018)
Projected traffic1,747 by 2038
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Broken Sword Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 19 over Broken Sword Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Broken Sword Creek carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Broken Sword Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Broken Sword Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.