US Bridges

Swine Creek RD over Spangler Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 3525 Ft East of Adams RD · Structure no. 2831538

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swine Creek RD over Spangler Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Swine Creek RD over Spangler Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 125 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSwine Creek RD
CrossesSpangler Creek
Location3525 Ft East of Adams RD
RouteCounty Highway T0119
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43734, -81.03918
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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2017)
Projected traffic393 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Swine Creek RD over Spangler Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Swine Creek RD over Spangler 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Swine Creek RD over Spangler Creek carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Swine Creek RD over Spangler Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Swine Creek RD over Spangler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.