US Bridges

1-SP State Park RD over Switzer CR (malabar Farm

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · Malabar Farm State Park · Structure no. 7026110

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

1-SP State Park RD over Switzer CR (malabar Farm is a steel arch - deck carrying 1-SP State Park RD over Switzer CR (malabar Farm in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2011. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries1-SP State Park RD
CrossesSwitzer CR (malabar Farm
LocationMalabar Farm State Park
RouteState Lands Road 11
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65293, -82.39606
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic69 by 2011
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 1-SP State Park RD over Switzer CR (malabar Farm built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1-SP State Park RD over Switzer CR (malabar Farm 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 1-SP State Park RD over Switzer CR (malabar Farm carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1-SP State Park RD over Switzer CR (malabar Farm?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns 1-SP State Park RD over Switzer CR (malabar Farm?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.