US Bridges

SR 285 over Over Seneca Fork Wills C

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .2 M N of Noble CO Line · Structure no. 3005070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,165
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over Over Seneca Fork Wills C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 285 over Over Seneca Fork Wills C in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,165 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,005 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285
CrossesOver Seneca Fork Wills C
Location.2 M N of Noble CO Line
RouteState Highway 285
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92559, -81.46227
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,165 (2015)
Projected traffic3,005 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 285 over Over Seneca Fork Wills C built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 over Over Seneca Fork Wills C 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 over Over Seneca Fork Wills C carry?

About 2,165 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over Over Seneca Fork Wills C?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over Over Seneca Fork Wills C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.