US Bridges

SR 96 over Loss Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · .41 MI W of SR 598 · Structure no. 1702319

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Loss Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 96 over Loss Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 94 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 96
CrossesLoss Creek
Location.41 MI W of SR 598
RouteState Highway 96
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85768, -82.78426
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2015)
Projected traffic988 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 96 over Loss Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 96 over Loss 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 96 over Loss Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over Loss Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 over Loss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.