US Bridges

SR-187 over Spring Fork

FairPosted for load

Champaign County, Ohio · .84MI.S. of Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 1102281

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-187 over Spring Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-187 over Spring Fork in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-187
CrossesSpring Fork
Location.84MI.S. of Jct. SR-29
RouteState Highway 187
CountyChampaign County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04698, -83.53254
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2015)
Projected traffic559 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-187 over Spring Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-187 over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-187 over Spring Fork carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-187 over Spring Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-187 over Spring Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.