US Bridges

W Sycamore ST over Plum Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.03 MI NE of SR 65 · Structure no. 6960022

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sycamore ST over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Sycamore ST over Plum Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Sycamore ST
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.03 MI NE of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 0Z
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92059, -84.05992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W Sycamore ST over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is W Sycamore ST over Plum 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does W Sycamore ST over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Sycamore ST over Plum Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W Sycamore ST over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.