US Bridges

Graces Run Road over Elk Fork

Good

Adams County, Ohio · Just NW of SR 32 · Structure no. 0130028

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graces Run Road over Elk Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graces Run Road over Elk Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 100 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGraces Run Road
CrossesElk Fork
LocationJust NW of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateOhio
Coordinates38.93776, -83.64031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2015)
Projected traffic329 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Graces Run Road over Elk Fork built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Graces Run Road over Elk Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Graces Run Road over Elk Fork carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Graces Run Road over Elk Fork?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Graces Run Road over Elk Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.