US Bridges

US 250 over Clear Fork CR Tappan Lak

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.49 MI East of JCT SR646 · Structure no. 3401715

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,914
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Clear Fork CR Tappan Lak is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 250 over Clear Fork CR Tappan Lak in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 79 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 5 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 4,914 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,821 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 250
CrossesClear Fork CR Tappan Lak
Location0.49 MI East of JCT SR646
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32295, -81.13606
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,914 (2015)
Projected traffic6,821 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 250 over Clear Fork CR Tappan Lak built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 250 over Clear Fork CR Tappan Lak 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 over Clear Fork CR Tappan Lak carry?

About 4,914 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Clear Fork CR Tappan Lak?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Clear Fork CR Tappan Lak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.