US Bridges

Ohio-Ind ST Line over Stoney Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N Lowery RD · Structure no. 5452864

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio-Ind ST Line over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ohio-Ind ST Line over Stoney Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 44 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio-Ind ST Line
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.4 MI N Lowery RD
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40666, -84.80416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ohio-Ind ST Line over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ohio-Ind ST Line over Stoney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio-Ind ST Line over Stoney Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ohio-Ind ST Line over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio-Ind ST Line over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.