US Bridges

County Road 65 over North Fork

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .1 MI S of JCT of CR 200 · Structure no. 3330665

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 65 over North Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 65 over North Fork in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 65
CrossesNorth Fork
Location.1 MI S of JCT of CR 200
RouteCounty Highway C0065
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53914, -83.77713
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2019)
Projected traffic367 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 65 over North Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 65 over North Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 65 over North Fork carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 65 over North Fork?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 65 over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.