US Bridges

Bridge Mswdo over Stream Ai Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · Village of Swanton Oh · Structure no. 2635739

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,699
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Mswdo over Stream Ai Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridge Mswdo over Stream Ai 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 6 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,358 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge Mswdo
CrossesStream Ai Creek
LocationVillage of Swanton Oh
RouteCounty Highway MSWDO
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58884, -83.89701
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2015)
Projected traffic2,358 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Mswdo over Stream Ai Creek built?

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

What condition is Bridge Mswdo over Stream Ai 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 Mswdo over Stream Ai Creek carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Mswdo over Stream Ai Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Mswdo over Stream Ai Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.