SR503 over Aukerman Creek
FairPreble County, Ohio · .4 MI N of Gratis · Structure no. 6803458
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,383
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR503 over Aukerman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR503 over Aukerman Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,383 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR503 over Aukerman Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR503 over Aukerman 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR503 over Aukerman Creek carry?
About 1,383 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR503 over Aukerman Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR503 over Aukerman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.