US Bridges

Hardin Wapakoneta over Loramie Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .49 M. N. Wells · Structure no. 7535023

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardin Wapakoneta over Loramie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hardin Wapakoneta over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHardin Wapakoneta
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.49 M. N. Wells
RouteCounty Highway C0020
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41509, -84.24348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2020)
Projected traffic244 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardin Wapakoneta over Loramie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hardin Wapakoneta over Loramie Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hardin Wapakoneta over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hardin Wapakoneta over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.