US Bridges

MAD-19 Mink Hollow over T Clearcr(mink Hollow RD

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Clearport RD · Structure no. 2335190

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MAD-19 Mink Hollow over T Clearcr(mink Hollow RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MAD-19 Mink Hollow over T Clearcr(mink Hollow RD in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 years old, older 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMAD-19 Mink Hollow
CrossesT Clearcr(mink Hollow RD
Location0.1 MI S of Clearport RD
RouteCounty Highway T0147
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5869, -82.68443
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2015)
Projected traffic375 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 MAD-19 Mink Hollow over T Clearcr(mink Hollow RD built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is MAD-19 Mink Hollow over T Clearcr(mink Hollow RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does MAD-19 Mink Hollow over T Clearcr(mink Hollow RD carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is MAD-19 Mink Hollow over T Clearcr(mink Hollow RD?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns MAD-19 Mink Hollow over T Clearcr(mink Hollow RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.