US Bridges

County Road 1600 over Jerome Fork

Poor

Ashland County, Ohio · .32 M E of CR 1575 · Structure no. 0334073

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
854
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1600 over Jerome Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 1600 over Jerome Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 854 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2034. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1600
CrossesJerome Fork
Location.32 M E of CR 1575
RouteCounty Highway C1600
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.828, -82.22373
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2014)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1600 over Jerome Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1600 over Jerome Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1600 over Jerome Fork carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1600 over Jerome Fork?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1600 over Jerome Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.