FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Ft. Loramie Swandr

Carrying Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle Creek

0.4 M.E. of SR 29, Shelby, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Ft. Loramie Swandr

The Ft. Loramie Swandr bridge in Shelby, Ohio carries Ft. Loramie Swandr over Turtle Creek. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,045 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Ft. Loramie Swandr compares

▲ 20.5
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Ohio bridges
277
Bridges in Shelby · 7 in Poor condition
Ft. Loramie Swandr 58.0 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.9
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
58.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.0 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,045 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7530609

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Ft. Loramie Swandr is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Ft. Loramie Swandr against other structures in Shelby and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Ft. Loramie Swandr?

Ft. Loramie Swandr in Shelby, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Ft. Loramie Swandr inspected?

Ft. Loramie Swandr's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,045 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Ft. Loramie Swandr is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Ft. Loramie Swandr?

Ft. Loramie Swandr has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Ft. Loramie Swandr?

Ft. Loramie Swandr is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Ft. Loramie Swandr and does age affect safety?

Ft. Loramie Swandr was built in 2016, making it 10 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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