Pence Shewman Rd over Pence Run
Preble County, Ohio · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pence Shewman Rd over Pence Run in Preble County, Ohio, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 324 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 98 of the 363 inventoried bridges in Preble County rated fair (27.0%); 39 (10.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 84 ft |
| Location | Just North of Ir 70 |
| NBI structure number | 6840450 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Preble County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I70 over Tributary Twin Creek | 1964 | 39,313 | Fair |
| Ir 70 over Twin Creek | 1964 | 19,657 | Good |
| Ir 70 over Twin Creek | 1964 | 19,657 | Good |
| I70 WB over Goose Creek | 1964 | 17,871 | Good |
| I70 EB over Goose Creek | 1964 | 17,871 | Good |
| Ir 70 over Price CR;T413(PRS CR Rd) | 1964 | 17,871 | Fair |
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