US Bridges

S Monroe Street over Shawnee Creek S Branch

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 100 Feet S of Home Ave · Structure no. 2960133

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
915
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Monroe Street over Shawnee Creek S Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying S Monroe Street over Shawnee Creek S Branch in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2012. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Monroe Street
CrossesShawnee Creek S Branch
Location100 Feet S of Home Ave
RouteCity Street 1747
StateOhio
Coordinates39.67445, -83.92423
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (1992)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2012
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Monroe Street over Shawnee Creek S Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Monroe Street over Shawnee Creek S Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S Monroe Street over Shawnee Creek S Branch carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Monroe Street over Shawnee Creek S Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S Monroe Street over Shawnee Creek S Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.