SR 18 over Hammer Creek
GoodHenry County, Ohio · 0.56 Mi. N. of CR D · Structure no. 3501280
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,397
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over Hammer Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over Hammer 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Hammer Creek carry?
About 1,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Hammer Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.