SR 72 over Caesar Creek
PoorGreene County, Ohio · 1.9 MI N of US 35 · Structure no. 2901927
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,311
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 72 over Caesar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 72 over Caesar Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.
It carries about 4,311 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,984 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 SR 72 over Caesar Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 72 over Caesar Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 72 over Caesar Creek carry?
About 4,311 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 72 over Caesar Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SR 72 over Caesar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.