County RD 15 over Middle Fork Short Creek
FairHarrison County, Ohio · 1 MI N of Adena Village · Structure no. 3431452
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 501
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 15 over Middle Fork Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 15 over Middle Fork Short Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 125 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 501 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 15 over Middle Fork Short Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is County RD 15 over Middle Fork Short Creek 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 Short Creek carry?
About 501 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County RD 15 over Middle Fork Short Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 15 over Middle Fork Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.