US Bridges

Water Street over Conotton Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Ohio · In Jewett Village · Structure no. 3433250

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Conotton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Conotton Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesConotton Creek
LocationIn Jewett Village
RouteCity Street 152
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36647, -81.00139
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic69 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Water Street over Conotton Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Water Street over Conotton 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Water Street over Conotton Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Water Street over Conotton Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Conotton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.