Upper Somers RD over Seventeen Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreble County, Ohio · 1st N of SR 725 · Structure no. 6835481
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Somers RD over Seventeen Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Upper Somers RD over Seventeen Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Somers RD over Seventeen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Somers RD over Seventeen Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Somers RD over Seventeen Mile Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Upper Somers RD over Seventeen Mile Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Somers RD over Seventeen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.