US Bridges

Bridge 18N.8 over Chesterfield No 2

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. N. of Road N · Structure no. 2634082

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
487
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 18N.8 over Chesterfield No 2 is a steel culvert carrying Bridge 18N.8 over Chesterfield No 2 in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge 18N.8
CrossesChesterfield No 2
Location0.8 Mi. N. of Road N
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66452, -84.2103
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2015)
Projected traffic676 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 Bridge 18N.8 over Chesterfield No 2 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 18N.8 over Chesterfield No 2 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 18N.8 over Chesterfield No 2 carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 18N.8 over Chesterfield No 2?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Bridge 18N.8 over Chesterfield No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.