US Bridges

Gracesrun/Harshavi over Cherry Fork

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 2.0 MI E of SR 247 · Structure no. 0130192

Built
1855
170 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gracesrun/Harshavi over Cherry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gracesrun/Harshavi over Cherry Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1855 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 170 years old, older 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGracesrun/Harshavi
CrossesCherry Fork
Location2.0 MI E of SR 247
RouteCounty Highway CC01E
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.90793, -83.54396
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2015)
Projected traffic786 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gracesrun/Harshavi over Cherry Fork built?

It was built in 1855, making it 170 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Gracesrun/Harshavi over Cherry Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gracesrun/Harshavi over Cherry Fork carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gracesrun/Harshavi over Cherry Fork?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Gracesrun/Harshavi over Cherry Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.