US Bridges

SR 28 over Middle Fork of Lees Cree

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 0.79MI E of JCT SR 771 · Structure no. 3600254

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,314
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Middle Fork of Lees Cree is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 28 over Middle Fork of Lees Cree in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 4,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,988 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesMiddle Fork of Lees Cree
Location0.79MI E of JCT SR 771
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35395, -83.54572
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,314 (2015)
Projected traffic5,988 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Middle Fork of Lees Cree built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Middle Fork of Lees Cree 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 Middle Fork of Lees Cree carry?

About 4,314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Middle Fork of Lees Cree?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Middle Fork of Lees Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.