US Bridges

Towler RD over Shawnee Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · .1 MI W of N West ST · Structure no. 2960346

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,819
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towler RD over Shawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Towler RD over Shawnee Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 1,819 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2006. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTowler RD
CrossesShawnee Creek
Location.1 MI W of N West ST
RouteCity Street 1871
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69247, -83.93723
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,819 (1986)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2006
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Towler RD over Shawnee Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Towler RD over Shawnee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Towler RD over Shawnee Creek carry?

About 1,819 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Towler RD over Shawnee Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Towler RD over Shawnee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.