Shank Road T0044 over Opossum Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Ohio · .6 Mile East of SR 4 · Structure no. 5766737
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 561
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shank Road T0044 over Opossum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shank Road T0044 over Opossum Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shank Road T0044 over Opossum Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shank Road T0044 over Opossum 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Shank Road T0044 over Opossum Creek carry?
About 561 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Shank Road T0044 over Opossum Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Shank Road T0044 over Opossum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.