US Bridges

West Dalton Road over Trib of Cowan Creek

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · .2 MI N. of Osborn RD · Structure no. 1434802

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Dalton Road over Trib of Cowan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Dalton Road over Trib of Cowan Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesWest Dalton Road
CrossesTrib of Cowan Creek
Location.2 MI N. of Osborn RD
RouteCounty Highway C0054
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38766, -83.87988
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic104 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$40.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Dalton Road over Trib of Cowan Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Dalton Road over Trib of Cowan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does West Dalton Road over Trib of Cowan Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Dalton Road over Trib of Cowan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West Dalton Road over Trib of Cowan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.