US Bridges

Verona RD over Swamp Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · .15 Mi. N. of CH36 · Structure no. 6837417

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona RD over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Verona RD over Swamp Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVerona RD
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location.15 Mi. N. of CH36
RouteCounty Highway T0447
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89109, -84.49428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Verona RD over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verona RD over Swamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Verona RD over Swamp Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Verona RD over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Verona RD over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.