SR 72 over S Branch Caesar Creek
GoodGreene County, Ohio · 0.12 MI So of Jamestown · Structure no. 2901897
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,870
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 72 over S Branch Caesar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 72 over S Branch Caesar Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 84 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,596 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR 72 over S Branch Caesar Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR 72 over S Branch Caesar 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 72 over S Branch Caesar Creek carry?
About 1,870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 72 over S Branch Caesar Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 72 over S Branch Caesar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.