US Bridges

SR 41 over Straight Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 0.41 MI N Adams CO Line · Structure no. 3600460

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Straight Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Straight Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesStraight Creek
Location0.41 MI N Adams CO Line
RouteState Highway 41
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05921, -83.38858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 41 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Straight Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Straight Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.