US Bridges

Rossburg-Lights over N Fork Stillwater River

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .32 MI W Detrick · Structure no. 1954164

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rossburg-Lights over N Fork Stillwater River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rossburg-Lights over N Fork Stillwater River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRossburg-Lights
CrossesN Fork Stillwater River
Location.32 MI W Detrick
RouteCounty Highway C0050
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2793, -84.6245
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2015)
Projected traffic408 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 Rossburg-Lights over N Fork Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rossburg-Lights over N Fork Stillwater River 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 Rossburg-Lights over N Fork Stillwater River carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rossburg-Lights over N Fork Stillwater River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rossburg-Lights over N Fork Stillwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.