US Bridges

Ireland Road over Tributary of Cowan Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Ohio · .3 MI NE of Cuba RD · Structure no. 1437739

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
622
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ireland Road over Tributary of Cowan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ireland Road over Tributary of Cowan Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIreland Road
CrossesTributary of Cowan Creek
Location.3 MI NE of Cuba RD
RouteCounty Highway T0100
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38884, -83.84026
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2017)
Projected traffic863 by 2037
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$31.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ireland Road over Tributary of Cowan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ireland Road over Tributary of Cowan Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ireland Road over Tributary of Cowan Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ireland Road over Tributary of Cowan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ireland Road over Tributary of Cowan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.