US Bridges

County Road 1175 over Jerome Fork

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .14 M E of TR 1104 · Structure no. 0334650

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
606
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1175 over Jerome Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 1175 over Jerome Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 841 by 2034. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1175
CrossesJerome Fork
Location.14 M E of TR 1104
RouteCounty Highway C1175
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90144, -82.29595
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2014)
Projected traffic841 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1175 over Jerome Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is County Road 1175 over Jerome 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1175 over Jerome Fork carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1175 over Jerome Fork?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1175 over Jerome Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.