US Bridges

County Road 175 over Branch Lake Fork

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .06 Mi. N of SR 179 · Structure no. 0332127

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 175 over Branch Lake Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 175 over Branch Lake Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2034. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 175
CrossesBranch Lake Fork
Location.06 Mi. N of SR 179
RouteCounty Highway C0175
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71321, -82.16793
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2014)
Projected traffic307 by 2034
Trucks4%
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 County Road 175 over Branch Lake Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 175 over Branch Lake 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 County Road 175 over Branch Lake Fork carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 175 over Branch Lake Fork?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 175 over Branch Lake Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.