US Bridges

County RD 71 over Clear Fork

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 500FT. S of County RD 851 · Structure no. 3031942

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 71 over Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 71 over Clear Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 84 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 71
CrossesClear Fork
Location500FT. S of County RD 851
RouteCounty Highway C0071
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17347, -81.44074
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2015)
Projected traffic315 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 71 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County RD 71 over Clear Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 71 over Clear Fork carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 71 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 71 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.