US Bridges

Wilberforce Clifto over Massies Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 1.02 MI N of 42 · Structure no. 2939029

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilberforce Clifto over Massies Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilberforce Clifto over Massies Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 53 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWilberforce Clifto
CrossesMassies Creek
Location1.02 MI N of 42
RouteCounty Highway C0094
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72229, -83.8821
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2019)
Projected traffic654 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Wilberforce Clifto over Massies Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Wilberforce Clifto over Massies Creek 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 Wilberforce Clifto over Massies Creek carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilberforce Clifto over Massies Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wilberforce Clifto over Massies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.