US Bridges

Newman Rd. over Southforksciotobrushcree

Poor

Adams County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W of Jct. C-18D · Structure no. 0134961

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newman Rd. over Southforksciotobrushcree is a steel truss - thru carrying Newman Rd. over Southforksciotobrushcree in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNewman Rd.
CrossesSouthforksciotobrushcree
Location0.2 Mi. W of Jct. C-18D
RouteCounty Highway C224A
StateOhio
Coordinates38.80014, -83.31488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newman Rd. over Southforksciotobrushcree built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Newman Rd. over Southforksciotobrushcree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Newman Rd. over Southforksciotobrushcree carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newman Rd. over Southforksciotobrushcree?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Newman Rd. over Southforksciotobrushcree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.