US Bridges

Portsmouth Rd. over Cedar Fork

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 0.625 MI E JCT SR 32 · Structure no. 0134929

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portsmouth Rd. over Cedar Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Portsmouth Rd. over Cedar Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,931 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPortsmouth Rd.
CrossesCedar Fork
Location0.625 MI E JCT SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 0C198
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.95791, -83.33879
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2015)
Projected traffic1,931 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Portsmouth Rd. over Cedar Fork built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portsmouth Rd. over Cedar 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 Portsmouth Rd. over Cedar Fork carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Portsmouth Rd. over Cedar Fork?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Portsmouth Rd. over Cedar Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.