US Bridges

SR 32 over Cherry Fork Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 2.98 MI E of SR 247 · Structure no. 0100137

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,881
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Cherry Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Cherry Fork Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,387 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesCherry Fork Creek
Location2.98 MI E of SR 247
RouteState Highway 32
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.92606, -83.51392
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,881 (2015)
Projected traffic5,387 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Cherry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Cherry Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Cherry Fork Creek carry?

About 3,881 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Cherry Fork Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Cherry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.