Maple Street over Sweeney Run
PoorMadison County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. S. of Ohio 161 · Structure no. 4960122
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Street over Sweeney Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Street over Sweeney Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 97 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2014. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Maple Street over Sweeney Run built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Maple Street over Sweeney Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Maple Street over Sweeney Run carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Maple Street over Sweeney Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Street over Sweeney Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.