US Bridges

SR-235 over West Fork Honey Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 2.4MI.S. of Jct. SR-41 · Structure no. 1205854

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,172
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-235 over West Fork Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-235 over West Fork Honey Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 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 6,172 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,567 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR-235
CrossesWest Fork Honey Creek
Location2.4MI.S. of Jct. SR-41
RouteState Highway 235
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96336, -84.01451
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,172 (2015)
Projected traffic8,567 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$278,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-235 over West Fork Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR-235 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-235 over West Fork Honey Creek carry?

About 6,172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-235 over West Fork Honey Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-235 over West Fork Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.