US Bridges

Dent Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of SR 37 · Structure no. 2135558

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dent Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree is a concrete frame carrying Dent Rd. over S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 9 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDent Rd.
CrossesS. Fork Rattlesnake Cree
Location0.2 Mi. N. of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway T0042
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21111, -82.78194
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 S. Fork Rattlesnake Cree built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.