US Bridges

Wells Road over Loramie Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .35 M.E. Mccartyville RD · Structure no. 7540515

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,006
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells Road over Loramie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wells Road over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWells Road
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.35 M.E. Mccartyville RD
RouteCounty Highway T0043
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40956, -84.25281
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2020)
Projected traffic487 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wells Road over Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Road over Loramie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wells Road over Loramie Creek carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wells Road over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Road over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.