US Bridges

Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek Branch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.22 M. N. Cisco · Structure no. 7530412

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek Branch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 798 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHardin Wapakoneta
CrossesTurtle Creek Branch
Location0.22 M. N. Cisco
RouteCounty Highway C0020
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31879, -84.24617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2020)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek Branch carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hardin Wapakoneta over Turtle Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.