US Bridges

Swan Creek RD over Swan Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.17 M N of Hannan Trace · Structure no. 2740265

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Creek RD over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swan Creek RD over Swan Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSwan Creek RD
CrossesSwan Creek
Location1.17 M N of Hannan Trace
RouteCounty Highway CO152
StateOhio
Coordinates38.61572, -82.21389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2015)
Projected traffic157 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Swan Creek RD over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Swan Creek RD over Swan Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Creek RD over Swan Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Swan Creek RD over Swan Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Creek RD over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.