US Bridges

Casstown-Sidney over West Branch Lost Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.05 N of TR195 · Structure no. 5537770

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Casstown-Sidney over West Branch Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Casstown-Sidney over West Branch Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCasstown-Sidney
CrossesWest Branch Lost Creek
Location0.05 N of TR195
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16167, -84.13
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2015)
Projected traffic508 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 Casstown-Sidney over West Branch Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Casstown-Sidney over West 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Casstown-Sidney over West Branch Lost Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Casstown-Sidney over West Branch Lost Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Casstown-Sidney over West Branch Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.