US Bridges

Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.4 M.E. of SR 29 · Structure no. 7530609

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,045
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,054 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFt. Loramie Swandr
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.4 M.E. of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway C0027
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35959, -84.22911
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2020)
Projected traffic3,054 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle Creek carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.