Bernard Road over South Fork Lees Creek
GoodClinton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of Moore Road · Structure no. 1431870
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bernard Road over South Fork Lees Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bernard Road over South Fork Lees Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bernard Road over South Fork Lees Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Bernard Road over South Fork Lees 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bernard Road over South Fork Lees Creek carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bernard Road over South Fork Lees Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bernard Road over South Fork Lees Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.