Service Drive over Seneca Fork
PoorGuernsey County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W of SR574 · Structure no. 3096643
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Service Drive over Seneca Fork is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service Drive over Seneca Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 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 3 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Service Drive over Seneca Fork built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Service Drive over Seneca 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Service Drive over Seneca Fork carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Service Drive over Seneca Fork?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Service Drive over Seneca Fork?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.