US Bridges

SR 598 over Loss Creek

Good

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.03 Mi. North of SR-96 · Structure no. 1703803

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,228
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 598 over Loss Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 598 over Loss Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,228 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,704 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 598
CrossesLoss Creek
Location0.03 Mi. North of SR-96
RouteState Highway 598
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86277, -82.77637
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,228 (2015)
Projected traffic1,704 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 598 over Loss Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 598 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 598 over Loss Creek carry?

About 1,228 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 598 over Loss Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 598 over Loss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.