US Bridges

Horner Chapel over Baker Fork

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of JCT C-45-A · Structure no. 0135852

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horner Chapel over Baker Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horner Chapel over Baker Fork in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHorner Chapel
CrossesBaker Fork
Location0.2 MI E of JCT C-45-A
RouteCounty Highway T0116
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04154, -83.42224
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2015)
Projected traffic233 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Horner Chapel over Baker Fork built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Horner Chapel over Baker 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 Horner Chapel over Baker Fork carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Horner Chapel over Baker Fork?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Horner Chapel over Baker Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.