Van Fossen Road over Liming Creek
PoorHarrison County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of JCT SR 250 · Structure no. 3432327
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Fossen Road over Liming Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Fossen Road over Liming Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Fossen Road over Liming Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Van Fossen Road over Liming 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Van Fossen Road over Liming Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Van Fossen Road over Liming Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Van Fossen Road over Liming Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.