US Bridges

Bridge 2EF.2 over Swancreek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of Road Ef · Structure no. 2632217

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,492
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 2EF.2 over Swancreek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge 2EF.2 over Swancreek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 54 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge 2EF.2
CrossesSwancreek
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Road Ef
RouteCounty Highway T0002
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55417, -83.90194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2015)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 Bridge 2EF.2 over Swancreek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

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

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

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 2EF.2 over Swancreek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 2EF.2 over Swancreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.