Somerville W. Elkt over Clearwater Creek
GoodPreble County, Ohio · 1st W of SR 503 · Structure no. 6832482
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 98
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Somerville W. Elkt over Clearwater Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Somerville W. Elkt over Clearwater Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 125 years old, older 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Somerville W. Elkt over Clearwater Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Somerville W. Elkt over Clearwater 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Somerville W. Elkt over Clearwater Creek carry?
About 98 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Somerville W. Elkt over Clearwater Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Somerville W. Elkt over Clearwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.