US Bridges

SR 292 over Panther Creek

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .5 MI North of Ridgeway · Structure no. 3301842

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,579
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 292 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 292 over Panther Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,579 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 292
CrossesPanther Creek
Location.5 MI North of Ridgeway
RouteState Highway 292
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52339, -83.57466
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,579 (2018)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 292 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 292 over Panther 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 292 over Panther Creek carry?

About 1,579 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 292 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 292 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.