US Bridges

Lee Twp RD 331 over Parade Elkhorn CR Carson

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · At Dead End of Lee Tp 331 · Structure no. 1032550

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Twp RD 331 over Parade Elkhorn CR Carson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Twp RD 331 over Parade Elkhorn CR Carson in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLee Twp RD 331
CrossesParade Elkhorn CR Carson
LocationAt Dead End of Lee Tp 331
RouteCounty Highway T0331
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51139, -80.96506
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lee Twp RD 331 over Parade Elkhorn CR Carson built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Twp RD 331 over Parade Elkhorn CR Carson 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 Lee Twp RD 331 over Parade Elkhorn CR Carson carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lee Twp RD 331 over Parade Elkhorn CR Carson?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Twp RD 331 over Parade Elkhorn CR Carson?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.