US Bridges

Thompson Schiff RD over Plum Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .35 M.N. Hoewisher Road · Structure no. 7547110

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,958
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Schiff RD over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Thompson Schiff RD over Plum Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,958 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThompson Schiff RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location.35 M.N. Hoewisher Road
RouteCounty Highway T0083
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32182, -84.15069
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,958 (2020)
Projected traffic429 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Thompson Schiff RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Schiff RD over Plum 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Schiff RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 1,958 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Schiff RD over Plum Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Schiff RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.