US Bridges

CO RD 57 over Swift Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Ohio · 0.11 MI E.Of JCT CR-82 · Structure no. 6630723

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,082
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 57 over Swift Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 57 over Swift Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 57
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.11 MI E.Of JCT CR-82
RouteCounty Highway C0057
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02948, -82.81835
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2015)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD 57 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 57 over Swift Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 57 over Swift Creek carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 57 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 57 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.