US Bridges

County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of JCT SR 250 · Structure no. 3430006

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 95 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 6 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 15
CrossesMiddle Fork of Shortcree
Location0.2 MI E of JCT SR 250
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23772, -80.96075
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2015)
Projected traffic695 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.