US Bridges

County RD 15 over Middle Fork Shortcreek

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.82 MI E of JCT SR 250 · Structure no. 3430112

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 15 over Middle Fork Shortcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 15 over Middle Fork Shortcreek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 501 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 Shortcreek
Location0.82 MI E of JCT SR 250
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23833, -80.95018
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 15 over Middle Fork Shortcreek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is County RD 15 over Middle Fork Shortcreek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 15 over Middle Fork Shortcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.