US Bridges

Dent Rd. over E. Fork Rattlesnake Cree

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. N. of SR 37 · Structure no. 2133431

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dent Rd. over E. Fork Rattlesnake Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dent Rd. over E. Fork Rattlesnake Cree in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDent Rd.
CrossesE. Fork Rattlesnake Cree
Location0.6 Mi. N. of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway T0042
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2175, -82.78131
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dent Rd. over E. 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 Dent Rd. over E. Fork Rattlesnake Cree carry?

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

How long is Dent Rd. over E. Fork Rattlesnake Cree?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dent Rd. over E. Fork Rattlesnake Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.