US Bridges

Schlater Road over Loramie Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .13 M.W. SR.66 · Structure no. 7550073

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schlater Road over Loramie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schlater Road over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchlater Road
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.13 M.W. SR.66
RouteCounty Highway C0102
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33599, -84.3769
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2020)
Projected traffic369 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Schlater Road over Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schlater Road over Loramie 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 Schlater Road over Loramie Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schlater Road over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Schlater Road over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.