US Bridges

North Fairfield RD over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 0.10 Mile North of U.S.35 · Structure no. 2934027

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,009
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fairfield RD over Little Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Fairfield RD over Little Beaver Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,009 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,712 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Fairfield RD
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.10 Mile North of U.S.35
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72285, -84.05901
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,009 (2015)
Projected traffic34,712 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 North Fairfield RD over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Fairfield RD over Little Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Fairfield RD over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 25,009 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Fairfield RD over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns North Fairfield RD over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.