CR 870 Sligo RD over Stream Clear Fork
PoorPosted for loadGuernsey County, Ohio · 6 MI S SR 258 · Structure no. 3032582
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 870 Sligo RD over Stream Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 870 Sligo RD over Stream Clear Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 870 Sligo RD over Stream Clear Fork built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is CR 870 Sligo RD over Stream Clear Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 870 Sligo RD over Stream Clear Fork carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 870 Sligo RD over Stream Clear Fork?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 870 Sligo RD over Stream Clear Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.