US Bridges

White-Coppess over North Fork Stillwater

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .51 MI W SR 118 · Structure no. 1950932

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White-Coppess over North Fork Stillwater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White-Coppess over North Fork Stillwater in Darke 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 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite-Coppess
CrossesNorth Fork Stillwater
Location.51 MI W SR 118
RouteCounty Highway T0095
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22506, -84.64647
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2015)
Projected traffic136 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White-Coppess over North Fork Stillwater built?

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

What condition is White-Coppess over North Fork Stillwater 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 White-Coppess over North Fork Stillwater carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is White-Coppess over North Fork Stillwater?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns White-Coppess over North Fork Stillwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.