Bridge Street over Conotton Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Ohio · Village of Bowerston · Structure no. 3431789
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Conotton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Conotton Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2015. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Conotton Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Bridge Street over Conotton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Conotton Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Conotton Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Conotton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.