US Bridges

SR 89 over Branch Jerome Fork

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .4 Miles South of US.30 · Structure no. 0303402

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,636
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 over Branch Jerome Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 89 over Branch Jerome Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,636 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,271 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89
CrossesBranch Jerome Fork
Location.4 Miles South of US.30
RouteState Highway 89
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77501, -82.1847
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,636 (2015)
Projected traffic2,271 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 89 over Branch Jerome Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 over Branch Jerome Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 89 over Branch Jerome Fork carry?

About 1,636 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Branch Jerome Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 over Branch Jerome Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.