SR-721 over Ludlow Creek
GoodMiami County, Ohio · 1.9MI.S. of Jct. SR-55 · Structure no. 5504775
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 642
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-721 over Ludlow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-721 over Ludlow Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 642 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-721 over Ludlow Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-721 over Ludlow 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-721 over Ludlow Creek carry?
About 642 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR-721 over Ludlow Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR-721 over Ludlow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.