US Bridges

Bridge EF2.2 over Swancreek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of TR 2 · Structure no. 2630710

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge EF2.2 over Swancreek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge EF2.2 over Swancreek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge EF2.2
CrossesSwancreek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of TR 2
RouteCounty Highway C00EF
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55233, -83.90504
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2015)
Projected traffic522 by 2035
Trucks26%
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 Bridge EF2.2 over Swancreek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge EF2.2 over Swancreek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge EF2.2 over Swancreek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Bridge EF2.2 over Swancreek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge EF2.2 over Swancreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.