US Bridges

Cardo Road over Loramie Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .78 M.W. Sr. 66 · Structure no. 7548559

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardo Road over Loramie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cardo Road over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCardo Road
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.78 M.W. Sr. 66
RouteCounty Highway C0091
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30692, -84.38396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2020)
Projected traffic521 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cardo Road over Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardo 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cardo Road over Loramie Creek carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cardo Road over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cardo Road over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.