US Bridges

Unity Rd. over Stream

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 0.182 MI NE of JCTOFSR247 · Structure no. 0130869

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
436
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unity Rd. over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Unity Rd. over Stream in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUnity Rd.
CrossesStream
Location0.182 MI NE of JCTOFSR247
RouteCounty Highway 0C10D
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83731, -83.54959
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2015)
Projected traffic605 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Unity Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unity Rd. over Stream 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 Unity Rd. over Stream carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Unity Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Unity Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.