US Bridges

CLE-07 Bowers SW over T Clear CR (bowers RD SW

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E O S. R 159 · Structure no. 2333635

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CLE-07 Bowers SW over T Clear CR (bowers RD SW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CLE-07 Bowers SW over T Clear CR (bowers RD SW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCLE-07 Bowers SW
CrossesT Clear CR (bowers RD SW
Location0.5 MI E O S. R 159
RouteCounty Highway T0144
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61389, -82.73352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CLE-07 Bowers SW over T Clear CR (bowers RD SW built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CLE-07 Bowers SW over T Clear CR (bowers RD SW 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 CLE-07 Bowers SW over T Clear CR (bowers RD SW carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CLE-07 Bowers SW over T Clear CR (bowers RD SW?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CLE-07 Bowers SW over T Clear CR (bowers RD SW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.