US Bridges

SR 124 over Ervins Branch

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 3.7 MI E of JCT US 50 · Structure no. 3601986

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,704
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Ervins Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 124 over Ervins Branch 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 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 2,704 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,753 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesErvins Branch
Location3.7 MI E of JCT US 50
RouteState Highway 124
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17288, -83.53825
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,704 (2015)
Projected traffic3,753 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 124 over Ervins Branch built?

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

What condition is SR 124 over Ervins Branch 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 124 over Ervins Branch carry?

About 2,704 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Ervins Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Ervins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.