Cargo RD over Swan Creek
FairGallia County, Ohio · .39 M N of Bladen Road · Structure no. 2741318
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cargo RD over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cargo RD over Swan Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cargo RD over Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Cargo RD 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cargo RD over Swan Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cargo RD over Swan Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Cargo RD over Swan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.