US Bridges

Washington over N Fork Stillwater River

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 0.15 MI E SR 118 · Structure no. 1948849

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington over N Fork Stillwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington over N Fork Stillwater River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington
CrossesN Fork Stillwater River
Location0.15 MI E SR 118
RouteCounty Highway T0040
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2505, -84.6337
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Washington over N Fork Stillwater River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington over N Fork Stillwater River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Washington over N Fork Stillwater River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington over N Fork Stillwater River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Washington over N Fork Stillwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.