US Bridges

CR50 Shiloh Rd. over Ludlow Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.24 MI N. of SR571 · Structure no. 5532779

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR50 Shiloh Rd. over Ludlow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR50 Shiloh Rd. over Ludlow Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR50 Shiloh Rd.
CrossesLudlow Creek
Location0.24 MI N. of SR571
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99406, -84.38973
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2015)
Projected traffic257 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR50 Shiloh Rd. over Ludlow Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR50 Shiloh Rd. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR50 Shiloh Rd. over Ludlow Creek carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR50 Shiloh Rd. over Ludlow Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR50 Shiloh Rd. over Ludlow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.