US Bridges

Bromfield Rd. over Switzer Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.3M S of Pleasant Valley · Structure no. 7035608

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bromfield Rd. over Switzer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bromfield Rd. over Switzer Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBromfield Rd.
CrossesSwitzer Creek
Location0.3M S of Pleasant Valley
RouteCounty Highway T0438
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65033, -82.39408
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2012)
Projected traffic340 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bromfield Rd. over Switzer Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bromfield Rd. over Switzer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bromfield Rd. over Switzer Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bromfield Rd. over Switzer Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bromfield Rd. over Switzer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.