US Bridges

Braffetsvll-North over East Fork Whitewater R

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .23 MI N New Garden · Structure no. 1931598

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braffetsvll-North over East Fork Whitewater R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Braffetsvll-North over East Fork Whitewater R in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 75 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBraffetsvll-North
CrossesEast Fork Whitewater R
Location.23 MI N New Garden
RouteCounty Highway C0141
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94172, -84.75834
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2015)
Projected traffic321 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Braffetsvll-North over East Fork Whitewater R built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Braffetsvll-North over East Fork Whitewater R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Braffetsvll-North over East Fork Whitewater R carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Braffetsvll-North over East Fork Whitewater R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Braffetsvll-North over East Fork Whitewater R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.