US Bridges

Prairie Road over Anderson Fork

Fair

Clinton County, Ohio · .14 MI SW of Sabina RD · Structure no. 1432788

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
539
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Road over Anderson Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie Road over Anderson Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Road
CrossesAnderson Fork
Location.14 MI SW of Sabina RD
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50739, -83.73776
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2019)
Projected traffic651 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$81.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Road over Anderson Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Road over Anderson Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Road over Anderson Fork carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Road over Anderson Fork?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Road over Anderson Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.