US Bridges

Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork

Good

Highland County, Ohio · NORTHOFSTRTE#138 · Structure no. 3630064

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,870
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,596 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDanville RD #6
CrossesDodson Fork
LocationNORTHOFSTRTE#138
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18424, -83.73563
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2015)
Projected traffic2,596 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Danville RD #6 over Dodson 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 Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Danville RD #6 over Dodson Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.