US Bridges

Hydro-Plant Drive over Swamp Creek/Water Plant

Good

Darke County, Ohio · At Grand Ave Intersection · Structure no. 1967878

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
585
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hydro-Plant Drive over Swamp Creek/Water Plant is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hydro-Plant Drive over Swamp Creek/Water Plant in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 585 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesHydro-Plant Drive
CrossesSwamp Creek/Water Plant
LocationAt Grand Ave Intersection
RouteCity Street M7777
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22083, -84.49417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2015)
Projected traffic812 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hydro-Plant Drive over Swamp Creek/Water Plant built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hydro-Plant Drive over Swamp Creek/Water Plant 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hydro-Plant Drive over Swamp Creek/Water Plant carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hydro-Plant Drive over Swamp Creek/Water Plant?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hydro-Plant Drive over Swamp Creek/Water Plant?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.