US Bridges

Loy over Spring Creek

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · 0.56 E of CR184 · Structure no. 5530873

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
867
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loy over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loy over Spring Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,203 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLoy
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.56 E of CR184
RouteCounty Highway C0017
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11948, -84.17436
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2015)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2038
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 Loy over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loy over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Loy over Spring Creek carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loy over Spring Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Loy over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.