US Bridges

Mccann Road over Hills Fork

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 1 MI NW of JCT SR 125 · Structure no. 0134813

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccann Road over Hills Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccann Road over Hills Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 75 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMccann Road
CrossesHills Fork
Location1 MI NW of JCT SR 125
RouteCounty Highway C146A
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81744, -83.63317
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic42 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Mccann Road over Hills Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Mccann Road over Hills 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 Mccann Road over Hills Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mccann Road over Hills Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mccann Road over Hills Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.