Ireland Road over Cowan Creek
GoodClinton County, Ohio · 1.36 MI NE of Cuba RD · Structure no. 1437771
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 622
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ireland Road over Cowan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ireland Road over Cowan Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ireland Road over Cowan Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ireland Road over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ireland Road over Cowan Creek carry?
About 622 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ireland Road over Cowan Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ireland Road over Cowan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.