US Bridges

Tipp Elizabeth over Lost Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.85 W of SR202 · Structure no. 5535395

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,743
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tipp Elizabeth over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tipp Elizabeth over Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,419 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTipp Elizabeth
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.85 W of SR202
RouteCounty Highway 166
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97, -84.15833
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,743 (2015)
Projected traffic2,419 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tipp Elizabeth over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tipp Elizabeth over 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 Tipp Elizabeth over Lost Creek carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tipp Elizabeth over Lost Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tipp Elizabeth over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.