Wright over Ludlow Creek
PoorPosted for loadMiami County, Ohio · 0.38 N of TR45 · Structure no. 5532795
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wright over Ludlow Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Wright over Ludlow Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wright over Ludlow Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wright over Ludlow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Wright over Ludlow Creek carry?
About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wright over Ludlow Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wright over Ludlow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.