US Bridges

Ft. Loramie Swande over Sherman Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.70 MI West of Luthman · Structure no. 7536194

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,395
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft. Loramie Swande over Sherman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ft. Loramie Swande over Sherman Ditch in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 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 Swande
CrossesSherman Ditch
Location0.70 MI West of Luthman
RouteCounty Highway C0027
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35698, -84.3105
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2020)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$55.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft. Loramie Swande over Sherman Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft. Loramie Swande over Sherman Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ft. Loramie Swande over Sherman Ditch carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ft. Loramie Swande over Sherman Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ft. Loramie Swande over Sherman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.