US Bridges

Fountain Ave over Indiana & Ohio Rr.

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 0.19 MI N of North ST · Structure no. 1260979

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,559
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Ave over Indiana & Ohio Rr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain Ave over Indiana & Ohio Rr. in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 100 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 4,559 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,328 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFountain Ave
CrossesIndiana & Ohio Rr.
Location0.19 MI N of North ST
RouteCity Street 474
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92858, -83.8098
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,559 (2015)
Projected traffic6,328 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fountain Ave over Indiana & Ohio Rr. built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Fountain Ave over Indiana & Ohio Rr. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fountain Ave over Indiana & Ohio Rr. carry?

About 4,559 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fountain Ave over Indiana & Ohio Rr.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain Ave over Indiana & Ohio Rr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.