US Bridges

Longshore Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N of SR 37 · Structure no. 2131269

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longshore Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Longshore Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 111 years old, older 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLongshore Rd.
CrossesS. Fork Rattlesnake Cree
Location0.1 Mi. N of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway T0045
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22406, -82.81233
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2018)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
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 Longshore Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Longshore Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Longshore Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Longshore Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Longshore Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.