US Bridges

Township RD 161 over Baldwin LN O Buck Crk

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 1/2 Mile S of SR 4 · Structure no. 1239457

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD 161 over Baldwin LN O Buck Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 161 over Baldwin LN O Buck Crk in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 125 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 5 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship RD 161
CrossesBaldwin LN O Buck Crk
Location1/2 Mile S of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway T0161
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00633, -83.69335
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2015)
Projected traffic341 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Township RD 161 over Baldwin LN O Buck Crk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Township RD 161 over Baldwin LN O Buck Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Township RD 161 over Baldwin LN O Buck Crk carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township RD 161 over Baldwin LN O Buck Crk?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD 161 over Baldwin LN O Buck Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.