US Bridges

Mason Road over Fish and Game Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .07 M.E. Sidney Freyburg · Structure no. 7541627

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Road over Fish and Game Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mason Road over Fish and Game Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMason Road
CrossesFish and Game Creek
Location.07 M.E. Sidney Freyburg
RouteCounty Highway T0045
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33146, -84.13074
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Mason Road over Fish and Game Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Road over Fish and Game 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mason Road over Fish and Game Creek carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mason Road over Fish and Game Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Road over Fish and Game Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.