US Bridges

Main Street over Short Creek

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · In the Village of Adena · Structure no. 3430790

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Short Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 403 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesShort Creek
LocationIn the Village of Adena
RouteCounty Highway C0041
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21478, -80.88217
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic403 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Main Street over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Short Creek 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 Main Street over Short Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Short Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.