US Bridges

SR 353 over W Fork Eagle Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 1.7 MI W of JCT SR 125 · Structure no. 0803413

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 353 over W Fork Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 353 over W Fork Eagle Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2035. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 353
CrossesW Fork Eagle Creek
Location1.7 MI W of JCT SR 125
RouteState Highway 353
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81246, -83.74216
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2015)
Projected traffic751 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 353 over W Fork Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 353 over W Fork Eagle Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 353 over W Fork Eagle Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 353 over W Fork Eagle Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 353 over W Fork Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.