US Bridges

Mon Twp RD 159 over Indian Fork Ledford BN30

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · 800 Ft North of ST Rt 39 · Structure no. 1032275

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon Twp RD 159 over Indian Fork Ledford BN30 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mon Twp RD 159 over Indian Fork Ledford BN30 in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 52 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMon Twp RD 159
CrossesIndian Fork Ledford BN30
Location800 Ft North of ST Rt 39
RouteCounty Highway T0159
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55642, -81.18931
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mon Twp RD 159 over Indian Fork Ledford BN30 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Mon Twp RD 159 over Indian Fork Ledford BN30 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mon Twp RD 159 over Indian Fork Ledford BN30 carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mon Twp RD 159 over Indian Fork Ledford BN30?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mon Twp RD 159 over Indian Fork Ledford BN30?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.