US Bridges

Knauss Road over Broken Sword Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 1.1 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 1736655

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knauss Road over Broken Sword Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Knauss Road over Broken Sword Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKnauss Road
CrossesBroken Sword Creek
Location1.1 MI N of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.855, -83.075
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2015)
Projected traffic147 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knauss Road over Broken Sword Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knauss Road 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 Knauss Road over Broken Sword Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Knauss Road over Broken Sword Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Knauss Road over Broken Sword Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.