Swords Road over Swords Road (pond Creek)
PoorPosted for loadScioto County, Ohio · 00.01 Mi. N of CR49 · Structure no. 7335032
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swords Road over Swords Road (pond Creek) is a steel truss - thru carrying Swords Road over Swords Road (pond Creek) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swords Road over Swords Road (pond Creek) built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Swords Road over Swords Road (pond 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Swords Road over Swords Road (pond Creek) carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Swords Road over Swords Road (pond Creek)?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Swords Road over Swords Road (pond Creek)?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.