US Bridges

Weavers-Ft.Jeff over Lake Branch Dt

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .5 Mile E Wea. Sta · Structure no. 1939998

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weavers-Ft.Jeff over Lake Branch Dt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Weavers-Ft.Jeff over Lake Branch Dt in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWeavers-Ft.Jeff
CrossesLake Branch Dt
Location.5 Mile E Wea. Sta
RouteCounty Highway C0024
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02611, -84.67361
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2015)
Projected traffic189 by 2035
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weavers-Ft.Jeff over Lake Branch Dt built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weavers-Ft.Jeff over Lake Branch Dt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Weavers-Ft.Jeff over Lake Branch Dt carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Weavers-Ft.Jeff over Lake Branch Dt?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Weavers-Ft.Jeff over Lake Branch Dt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.