US Bridges

County Road 175 over Branch of Lake Fork

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · .26 Mi. S of SR 179 · Structure no. 0332089

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 175 over Branch of Lake Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 175 over Branch of Lake Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 175
CrossesBranch of Lake Fork
Location.26 Mi. S of SR 179
RouteCounty Highway C0175
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70981, -82.16939
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2013)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 175 over Branch of Lake Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County Road 175 over Branch of Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 175 over Branch of Lake Fork carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 175 over Branch of Lake Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 175 over Branch of Lake Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.