Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Mississinawa River
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .21 MI S Ellis · Structure no. 1952226
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 356
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Mississinawa River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Mississinawa River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Mississinawa River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Mississinawa 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Mississinawa River carry?
About 356 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Mississinawa River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hillgrove-Ft.Rec over Mississinawa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.