Bladen RD over Swancreek
PoorPosted for loadGallia County, Ohio · 1.28 M W of State Rt 7 · Structure no. 2740257
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 577
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bladen RD over Swancreek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bladen RD over Swancreek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 577 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bladen RD over Swancreek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bladen RD over Swancreek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Bladen RD over Swancreek carry?
About 577 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bladen RD over Swancreek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bladen RD over Swancreek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.