US Bridges

Bridge 6-1J.2 over Swan Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. North of C.R. J · Structure no. 2632756

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 6-1J.2 over Swan Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bridge 6-1J.2 over Swan Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge 6-1J.2
CrossesSwan Creek
Location0.2 Mi. North of C.R. J
RouteCounty Highway C06-1
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60606, -83.98285
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic97 by 2035
Trucks27%
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 6-1J.2 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 6-1J.2 over Swan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 6-1J.2 over Swan Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 6-1J.2 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 6-1J.2 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.