US Bridges

Township RD 74 over North Fork

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 13 · Structure no. 3431177

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD 74 over North Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 74 over North Fork in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship RD 74
CrossesNorth Fork
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR 13
RouteCounty Highway T0074
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24378, -80.89913
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township RD 74 over North Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Township RD 74 over North Fork 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 Township RD 74 over North Fork carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township RD 74 over North Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD 74 over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.