US Bridges

Stangel Road over Turtle Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · 1.11 Mi. W. Lindsey · Structure no. 7535694

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
582
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stangel Road over Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stangel Road over Turtle Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStangel Road
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.11 Mi. W. Lindsey
RouteCounty Highway T024A
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23581, -84.24843
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Stangel Road over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stangel Road over Turtle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Stangel Road over Turtle Creek carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stangel Road over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Stangel Road over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.