US Bridges

Eckmansville Road over Stream

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 2 MI West of JCT SR 136 · Structure no. 0132071

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eckmansville Road over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eckmansville Road over Stream in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 73 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,666 by 2019. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEckmansville Road
CrossesStream
Location2 MI West of JCT SR 136
RouteCounty Highway 0C02B
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88452, -83.64308
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1999)
Projected traffic1,666 by 2019
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Eckmansville Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Eckmansville Road 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 Eckmansville Road over Stream carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eckmansville Road over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Eckmansville Road over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.