US Bridges

SR-41 over Lost Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 1.34 Mi.E. of SR.201 · Structure no. 5500613

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,413
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-41 over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-41 over Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,737 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR-41
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.34 Mi.E. of SR.201
RouteState Highway 41
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02031, -84.15413
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,413 (2015)
Projected traffic4,737 by 2035
Trucks3%
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-41 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-41 over Lost 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-41 over Lost Creek carry?

About 3,413 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-41 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-41 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.