US Bridges

Bridge 3E.5 over Fewless Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. of Rd. E · Structure no. 2632357

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,177
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 3E.5 over Fewless Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge 3E.5 over Fewless Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,177 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,022 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBridge 3E.5
CrossesFewless Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of Rd. E
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55165, -83.92136
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,177 (2015)
Projected traffic3,022 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bridge 3E.5 over Fewless Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 3E.5 over Fewless 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 3E.5 over Fewless Creek carry?

About 2,177 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 3E.5 over Fewless Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 3E.5 over Fewless Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.