US Bridges

SR-66 over Loramie Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .23MI.N.OF Jct. SR-47 · Structure no. 7501331

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,634
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-66 over Loramie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-66 over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 6,634 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,208 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-66
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.23MI.N.OF Jct. SR-47
RouteState Highway 66
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29304, -84.37102
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,634 (2015)
Projected traffic9,208 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-66 over Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-66 over Loramie Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-66 over Loramie Creek carry?

About 6,634 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-66 over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR-66 over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.