US Bridges

Vers-Yorkshire over Swamp Creek

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .23 MI N Day · Structure no. 1958704

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vers-Yorkshire over Swamp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vers-Yorkshire over Swamp Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVers-Yorkshire
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location.23 MI N Day
RouteCounty Highway C0029
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28129, -84.50458
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2015)
Projected traffic484 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vers-Yorkshire over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vers-Yorkshire over Swamp 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 Vers-Yorkshire over Swamp Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vers-Yorkshire over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Vers-Yorkshire over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.