US Bridges

Marion-Melmore RD over Broken Sword Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S. of US 30 · Structure no. 1733206

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
907
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion-Melmore RD over Broken Sword Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Marion-Melmore RD over Broken Sword Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion-Melmore RD
CrossesBroken Sword Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. of US 30
RouteCounty Highway C0001
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84167, -83.09333
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2015)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion-Melmore RD over Broken Sword Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion-Melmore RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Marion-Melmore RD over Broken Sword Creek carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marion-Melmore RD over Broken Sword Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Marion-Melmore RD over Broken Sword Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.