US Bridges

US 250 over Middle Fork Short CR

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 6.53 MI West of JCT SR519 · Structure no. 3402525

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,989
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Middle Fork Short CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 250 over Middle Fork Short CR in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,989 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,761 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 250
CrossesMiddle Fork Short CR
Location6.53 MI West of JCT SR519
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24387, -80.96916
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,989 (2015)
Projected traffic2,761 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 over Middle Fork Short CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 250 over Middle Fork Short CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 250 over Middle Fork Short CR carry?

About 1,989 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Middle Fork Short CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Middle Fork Short CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.