Shaffer over Indian Creek
GoodPosted for loadDarke County, Ohio · .31 MI N SR 47 · Structure no. 1957309
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaffer over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaffer over Indian Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaffer over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shaffer over Indian 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Shaffer over Indian Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Shaffer over Indian Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Shaffer over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.