US Bridges

MAD-20 Drinkle RD over T Clear Cr(drinkle RD SW

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W of Clearport RD · Structure no. 2335700

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

MAD-20 Drinkle RD over T Clear Cr(drinkle RD SW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MAD-20 Drinkle RD over T Clear Cr(drinkle RD SW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMAD-20 Drinkle RD
CrossesT Clear Cr(drinkle RD SW
Location0.5 MI W of Clearport RD
RouteCounty Highway C0071
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58994, -82.69246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2015)
Projected traffic419 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-20 Drinkle RD over T Clear Cr(drinkle RD SW built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is MAD-20 Drinkle RD over T Clear Cr(drinkle RD SW 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-20 Drinkle RD over T Clear Cr(drinkle RD SW carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is MAD-20 Drinkle RD over T Clear Cr(drinkle RD SW?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns MAD-20 Drinkle RD over T Clear Cr(drinkle RD SW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.