US Bridges

SR 503 over Over Twin Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.35 MI N of Lewisburg · Structure no. 6803911

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,074
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 503 over Over Twin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 503 over Over Twin Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 503
CrossesOver Twin Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Lewisburg
RouteState Highway 503
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8605, -84.5405
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2015)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 503 over Over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 503 over Over Twin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 503 over Over Twin Creek carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 503 over Over Twin Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 503 over Over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.