US Bridges

Hartford Rd. over N. Fork Rattlesnake Cree

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. E. of SR 605 · Structure no. 2131498

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford Rd. over N. Fork Rattlesnake Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartford Rd. over N. Fork Rattlesnake Cree in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,013 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHartford Rd.
CrossesN. Fork Rattlesnake Cree
Location0.2 Mi. E. of SR 605
RouteCounty Highway C0044
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24775, -82.78569
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic1,013 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Hartford Rd. over N. Fork Rattlesnake Cree built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Hartford Rd. over N. Fork Rattlesnake Cree 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hartford Rd. over N. Fork Rattlesnake Cree carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hartford Rd. over N. Fork Rattlesnake Cree?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford Rd. over N. Fork Rattlesnake Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.