Camden W. Elkton over Clearwater Creek
FairPreble County, Ohio · 1st Br W. of W. Elkton · Structure no. 6830331
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 612
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Camden W. Elkton over Clearwater Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camden W. Elkton over Clearwater Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camden W. Elkton over Clearwater Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Camden W. Elkton over Clearwater 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 Camden W. Elkton over Clearwater Creek carry?
About 612 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Camden W. Elkton over Clearwater Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Camden W. Elkton over Clearwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.