Sidney Freyburg over Plum Creek
PoorShelby County, Ohio · .6 M N Ft. Loramie Swande · Structure no. 7530331
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 564
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sidney Freyburg over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sidney Freyburg over Plum Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4 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.
It carries about 564 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sidney Freyburg over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sidney Freyburg over Plum 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sidney Freyburg over Plum Creek carry?
About 564 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sidney Freyburg over Plum Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sidney Freyburg over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.