US Bridges

SR 98 over Broken Sword Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · .29 MI N of SR 602 · Structure no. 1702734

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 over Broken Sword Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 98 over Broken Sword Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,405 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 98
CrossesBroken Sword Creek
Location.29 MI N of SR 602
RouteState Highway 98
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88787, -82.85084
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2015)
Projected traffic1,405 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 98 over Broken Sword Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 98 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 98 over Broken Sword Creek carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 over Broken Sword Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 over Broken Sword Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.