US Bridges

SR 67 over Silver Creek

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · 2.8 Mi. South of USR68 · Structure no. 3300587

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,698
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 67 over Silver Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,698 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesSilver Creek
Location2.8 Mi. South of USR68
RouteState Highway 67
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62462, -83.64939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,698 (2022)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 67 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 67 over Silver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,698 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.