US Bridges

SR 125 over Blue Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 6.9 MI E of JCT SR 348 · Structure no. 0103225

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 125 over Blue Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesBlue Creek
Location6.9 MI E of JCT SR 348
RouteState Highway 125
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.77727, -83.33483
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2021)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 125 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Blue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.