US Bridges

Loy over East Branch Lost Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.14 E of SR 589 · Structure no. 5537347

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
435
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loy over East Branch Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loy over East Branch Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLoy
CrossesEast Branch Lost Creek
Location0.14 E of SR 589
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11594, -84.1113
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2015)
Projected traffic604 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 Loy over East Branch Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loy over East Branch 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 Loy over East Branch Lost Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loy over East Branch Lost Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Loy over East Branch Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.