Township Rd. 385 over Johnson Fork
PoorPosted for loadGuernsey County, Ohio · .3MI. S. of County Rd. 86 · Structure no. 3033228
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Rd. 385 over Johnson Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Rd. 385 over Johnson Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Township Rd. 385 over Johnson Fork built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Rd. 385 over Johnson 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 Township Rd. 385 over Johnson Fork carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Rd. 385 over Johnson Fork?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Township Rd. 385 over Johnson Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.