Pence Shewman over Prices Creek
PoorPreble County, Ohio · .20 W of Eldorado · Structure no. 6840418
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 769
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pence Shewman over Prices Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pence Shewman over Prices Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 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.
It carries about 769 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,067 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 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 | 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pence Shewman over Prices Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Pence Shewman over Prices 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pence Shewman over Prices Creek carry?
About 769 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pence Shewman over Prices Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Pence Shewman over Prices Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.