US Bridges

Swan Twp. Rd. 14S over Siverly Creek

FairPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 Mi. S. of Jct. CR19 · Structure no. 8235295

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Twp. Rd. 14S over Siverly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swan Twp. Rd. 14S over Siverly Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSwan Twp. Rd. 14S
CrossesSiverly Creek
Location.1 Mi. S. of Jct. CR19
RouteCounty Highway T014S
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34803, -82.49981
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic42 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Swan Twp. Rd. 14S over Siverly Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan Twp. Rd. 14S over Siverly 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Twp. Rd. 14S over Siverly Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Swan Twp. Rd. 14S over Siverly Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Twp. Rd. 14S over Siverly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.