US Bridges

Ft. Loramie Swande over Plum Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 1.0 Mile East of 25A · Structure no. 7536232

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft. Loramie Swande over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ft. Loramie Swande over Plum Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFt. Loramie Swande
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.0 Mile East of 25A
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36045, -84.15187
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft. Loramie Swande over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft. Loramie Swande over Plum Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ft. Loramie Swande over Plum Creek carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ft. Loramie Swande over Plum Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ft. Loramie Swande over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.