US Bridges

Loramie Washington over Loramie Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .05 M.S. Houston Road · Structure no. 7552076

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loramie Washington over Loramie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loramie Washington over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLoramie Washington
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.05 M.S. Houston Road
RouteCounty Highway C0123
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26266, -84.30123
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2020)
Projected traffic268 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Loramie Washington over Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loramie Washington 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Loramie Washington over Loramie Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loramie Washington over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Loramie Washington over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.