Silverhart Rd. over Hopewell Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreble County, Ohio · 1st W. of Eaton Oxford RD · Structure no. 6836178
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silverhart Rd. over Hopewell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silverhart Rd. over Hopewell Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silverhart Rd. over Hopewell Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silverhart Rd. over Hopewell 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Silverhart Rd. over Hopewell Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Silverhart Rd. over Hopewell Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Silverhart Rd. over Hopewell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.