US Bridges

Swigart RD over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 0.52 MI E of Gre CO Line · Structure no. 2938669

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,918
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swigart RD over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swigart RD over Little Sugar Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,918 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,557 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSwigart RD
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location0.52 MI E of Gre CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0080
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67289, -84.09868
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,918 (2019)
Projected traffic2,557 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Swigart RD over Little Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swigart RD over Little Sugar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Swigart RD over Little Sugar Creek carry?

About 2,918 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Swigart RD over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Swigart RD over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.