US Bridges

County Road 175 over Jerome Fork

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.42 Mi. N. of TR 1990 · Structure no. 0333298

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 175 over Jerome Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 175 over Jerome Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 175
CrossesJerome Fork
Location0.42 Mi. N. of TR 1990
RouteCounty Highway CR175
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77627, -82.15657
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2014)
Projected traffic502 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 Jerome Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 175 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 175 over Jerome Fork carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 175 over Jerome Fork?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 175 over Jerome Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.