US Bridges

Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Ohio · 0.65 N of CR17 · Structure no. 5531306

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLostcreek-Shelby
CrossesEast Branch Lost Creek
Location0.65 N of CR17
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.12493, -84.1037
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2018)
Projected traffic228 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost 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 Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lostcreek-Shelby over East Branch Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.