Horseshoe Bend over Stillwater River
FairMiami County, Ohio · 1.0 E of SR48 · Structure no. 5532264
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 607
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horseshoe Bend over Stillwater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horseshoe Bend over Stillwater River in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2038. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horseshoe Bend over Stillwater River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horseshoe Bend over Stillwater River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Horseshoe Bend over Stillwater River carry?
About 607 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Horseshoe Bend over Stillwater River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Horseshoe Bend over Stillwater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.