US Bridges

Melvin Road over Melvin Stone Quarry

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · .57 MI N of US22/SR3 · Structure no. 1431374

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
753
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melvin Road over Melvin Stone Quarry is a concrete frame carrying Melvin Road over Melvin Stone Quarry in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,045 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMelvin Road
CrossesMelvin Stone Quarry
Location.57 MI N of US22/SR3
RouteCounty Highway C0009
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47593, -83.7195
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2016)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Melvin Road over Melvin Stone Quarry built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melvin Road over Melvin Stone Quarry 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Melvin Road over Melvin Stone Quarry carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Melvin Road over Melvin Stone Quarry?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Melvin Road over Melvin Stone Quarry?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.