Schleucher Road over Branch Prairie Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E Erastus Durbin · Structure no. 5451094
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schleucher Road over Branch Prairie Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schleucher Road over Branch Prairie Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schleucher Road over Branch Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schleucher Road over Branch Prairie 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Schleucher Road over Branch Prairie Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Schleucher Road over Branch Prairie Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Schleucher Road over Branch Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.