US Bridges

SR-41 over West Fork Honey Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 1.06MI.W. of Jct. SR-235 · Structure no. 1202014

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,433
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-41 over West Fork Honey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-41 over West Fork Honey Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 80 years old, older 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 1,433 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,989 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-41
CrossesWest Fork Honey Creek
Location1.06MI.W. of Jct. SR-235
RouteState Highway 41
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00154, -84.01879
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,433 (2015)
Projected traffic1,989 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-41 over West Fork Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR-41 over West Fork Honey 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-41 over West Fork Honey Creek carry?

About 1,433 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-41 over West Fork Honey Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-41 over West Fork Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.