US Bridges

Township Road 1500 over Jerome Fork

Good

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.21 M. East of C.R. 1575 · Structure no. 0334030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 1500 over Jerome Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Township Road 1500 over Jerome Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 1500
CrossesJerome Fork
Location0.21 M. East of C.R. 1575
RouteCounty Highway T1500
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84266, -82.23695
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.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2013)
Projected traffic354 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 Township Road 1500 over Jerome Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 1500 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 Township Road 1500 over Jerome Fork carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 1500 over Jerome Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 1500 over Jerome Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.