US Bridges

Shawhan Road over West Fork of Halls Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.79 MI E of CR 35 · Structure no. 8332525

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawhan Road over West Fork of Halls Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shawhan Road over West Fork of Halls Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesShawhan Road
CrossesWest Fork of Halls Creek
Location0.79 MI E of CR 35
RouteCounty Highway T0079
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38666, -84.15261
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2015)
Projected traffic433 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Shawhan Road over West Fork of Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawhan Road over West Fork of Halls 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Shawhan Road over West Fork of Halls Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shawhan Road over West Fork of Halls Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shawhan Road over West Fork of Halls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.