US Bridges

CR17 Loy Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.07 E. of CR21 Casstown- · Structure no. 5530904

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
491
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR17 Loy Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR17 Loy Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 491 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR17 Loy Rd.
CrossesWest Branch Lost Creek
Location0.07 E. of CR21 Casstown-
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11714, -84.13169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2017)
Projected traffic661 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$549 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR17 Loy Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR17 Loy Rd. over West Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR17 Loy Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is CR17 Loy Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR17 Loy Rd. over West Branch Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.