US Bridges

Tawawa Maplewood over Tawawa Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .4 M. N. Sidney Plattsvil · Structure no. 7534477

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tawawa Maplewood over Tawawa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tawawa Maplewood over Tawawa Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTawawa Maplewood
CrossesTawawa Creek
Location.4 M. N. Sidney Plattsvil
RouteCounty Highway C0019
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23254, -84.03024
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2015)
Projected traffic244 by 2035
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 Tawawa Maplewood over Tawawa Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tawawa Maplewood over Tawawa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tawawa Maplewood over Tawawa Creek carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tawawa Maplewood over Tawawa Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tawawa Maplewood over Tawawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.