US Bridges

SR 28 over South Fork Lees Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 0.46MI W of JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 3600157

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,146
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over South Fork Lees Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over South Fork Lees Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesSouth Fork Lees Creek
Location0.46MI W of JCT SR 72
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34329, -83.60651
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2015)
Projected traffic1,591 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 28 over South Fork Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over South Fork Lees 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over South Fork Lees Creek carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over South Fork Lees Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over South Fork Lees Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.