US Bridges

County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E of SR 250 · Structure no. 3433315

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 15
CrossesMiddle Fork of Shortcree
Location0.5 MI E of SR 250
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23934, -80.9557
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic278 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree 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 of Shortcree carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 15 over Middle Fork of Shortcree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.