US Bridges

SR 96 over Loss Creek

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 5.58 Miles East of SR 602 · Structure no. 1702351

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,022
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Loss Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 96 over Loss Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 96
CrossesLoss Creek
Location5.58 Miles East of SR 602
RouteState Highway 96
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8646, -82.76399
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2015)
Projected traffic1,419 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 over Loss 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 96 over Loss Creek carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over Loss Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 over Loss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.