US Bridges

Harlem Rd. over S Branch Spruce Run

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S. of Woodtown Rd. · Structure no. 2135345

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harlem Rd. over S Branch Spruce Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harlem Rd. over S Branch Spruce Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHarlem Rd.
CrossesS Branch Spruce Run
Location0.3 MI S. of Woodtown Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0017
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17944, -82.84414
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2018)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Harlem Rd. over S Branch Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harlem Rd. over S Branch Spruce Run 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 Harlem Rd. over S Branch Spruce Run carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harlem Rd. over S Branch Spruce Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Harlem Rd. over S Branch Spruce Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.