US Bridges

Ch 102 over Spencer Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.50 MI E of JCT SR 800 · Structure no. 0733490

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 102 over Spencer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 102 over Spencer Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 102
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location0.50 MI E of JCT SR 800
RouteCounty Highway C0102
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05698, -81.14768
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2015)
Projected traffic236 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ch 102 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 102 over Spencer Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 102 over Spencer Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 102 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Ch 102 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.