US Bridges

New Washington RD over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. W. of SR 4 · Structure no. 1733915

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Washington RD over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Washington RD over Sycamore Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Washington RD
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.965, -82.95167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2015)
Projected traffic136 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Washington RD over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is New Washington RD over Sycamore 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does New Washington RD over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Washington RD over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Washington RD over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.