US Bridges

Hiestand over Northforkstillwater Rive

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .31 MI E Rhynard-Fink · Structure no. 1953893

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hiestand over Northforkstillwater Rive is a concrete slab carrying Hiestand over Northforkstillwater Rive in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHiestand
CrossesNorthforkstillwater Rive
Location.31 MI E Rhynard-Fink
RouteCounty Highway T0131
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29389, -84.65038
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Hiestand over Northforkstillwater Rive built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hiestand over Northforkstillwater Rive 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 Hiestand over Northforkstillwater Rive carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hiestand over Northforkstillwater Rive?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hiestand over Northforkstillwater Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.