Germantown Middle over Shawnee Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Ohio · 1.8 Miles South SR725 · Structure no. 5734576
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 791
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Germantown Middle over Shawnee Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Germantown Middle over Shawnee Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,052 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Germantown Middle over Shawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Germantown Middle over Shawnee 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Germantown Middle over Shawnee Creek carry?
About 791 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Germantown Middle over Shawnee Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Germantown Middle over Shawnee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.