US Bridges

CR 1302 over Jerome Fork Branch

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 1.08 MI E of US-42 Bypass · Structure no. 0333824

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,971
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1302 over Jerome Fork Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1302 over Jerome Fork Branch in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1302
CrossesJerome Fork Branch
Location1.08 MI E of US-42 Bypass
RouteCounty Highway C1302
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87703, -82.26908
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,971 (2014)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2034
Trucks9%
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 CR 1302 over Jerome Fork Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1302 over Jerome Fork Branch 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 CR 1302 over Jerome Fork Branch carry?

About 1,971 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 1302 over Jerome Fork Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1302 over Jerome Fork Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.