US Bridges

State Route 753 over Baker Fork

Good

Highland County, Ohio · .18 MI N of State Rt 41 · Structure no. 3604063

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 753 over Baker Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 753 over Baker Fork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 888 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesState Route 753
CrossesBaker Fork
Location.18 MI N of State Rt 41
RouteState Highway 753
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1342, -83.37591
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2015)
Projected traffic888 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 State Route 753 over Baker Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 753 over Baker Fork 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 State Route 753 over Baker Fork carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 753 over Baker Fork?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 753 over Baker Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.