US Bridges

Township RD 235 over Clear Fork

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of CR 22 · Structure no. 3433196

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD 235 over Clear Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 235 over Clear Fork in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1979, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship RD 235
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.1 MI S of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33719, -81.09928
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Township RD 235 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Township RD 235 over Clear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Township RD 235 over Clear Fork carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Township RD 235 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD 235 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.