US Bridges

BER-21 Sharp RD over Hocking River(sharp Rd)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1MI W. of US 33 · Structure no. 2330229

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
524
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-21 Sharp RD over Hocking River(sharp Rd) is a concrete continuous slab carrying BER-21 Sharp RD over Hocking River(sharp Rd) in Fairfield 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBER-21 Sharp RD
CrossesHocking River(sharp Rd)
Location0.1MI W. of US 33
RouteCounty Highway C0065
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62326, -82.55284
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2015)
Projected traffic727 by 2035
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 BER-21 Sharp RD over Hocking River(sharp Rd) built?

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

What condition is BER-21 Sharp RD over Hocking River(sharp Rd) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does BER-21 Sharp RD over Hocking River(sharp Rd) carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is BER-21 Sharp RD over Hocking River(sharp Rd)?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns BER-21 Sharp RD over Hocking River(sharp Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.