US Bridges

Luthman Road over Lake Loramie

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .31 M.S. ST.119 · Structure no. 7530684

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luthman Road over Lake Loramie is a concrete continuous slab carrying Luthman Road over Lake Loramie in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 years old, older 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 638 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLuthman Road
CrossesLake Loramie
Location.31 M.S. ST.119
RouteCounty Highway C0078
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38949, -84.29749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2020)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 Luthman Road over Lake Loramie built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Luthman Road over Lake Loramie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Luthman Road over Lake Loramie carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Luthman Road over Lake Loramie?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Luthman Road over Lake Loramie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.