State Route 159 over Over Clear Creek
GoodFairfield County, Ohio · 3 MI S of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2301997
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,748
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 159 over Over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 159 over Over Clear Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 4,748 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,590 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 159 over Over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Route 159 over Over Clear Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 159 over Over Clear Creek carry?
About 4,748 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is State Route 159 over Over Clear Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 159 over Over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.