US Bridges

Washington over South Fork Stillwater R

FairPosted for load

Darke County, Ohio · .27 MI E Coletwn-Litsvill · Structure no. 1951203

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington over South Fork Stillwater R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington over South Fork Stillwater R 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington
CrossesSouth Fork Stillwater R
Location.27 MI E Coletwn-Litsvill
RouteCounty Highway T0040
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25054, -84.70429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2015)
Projected traffic93 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 South Fork Stillwater R built?

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

What condition is Washington over South Fork Stillwater R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Washington over South Fork Stillwater R carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Washington over South Fork Stillwater R?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Washington over South Fork Stillwater R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.