Marion-Melmore RD over Sycamore Creek
PoorCrawford County, Ohio · 1.7 Mi. S. of SR 103 · Structure no. 1733370
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 882
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion-Melmore RD over Sycamore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Marion-Melmore RD over Sycamore Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 882 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion-Melmore RD over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Marion-Melmore RD over Sycamore Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Marion-Melmore RD over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 882 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Marion-Melmore RD over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Marion-Melmore RD over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.