US Bridges

North Shore over Rocky Fork Lake

Good

Highland County, Ohio · East of ST RTE 124 · Structure no. 3630234

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,631
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shore over Rocky Fork Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Shore over Rocky Fork Lake in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNorth Shore
CrossesRocky Fork Lake
LocationEast of ST RTE 124
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18833, -83.52616
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2015)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 North Shore over Rocky Fork Lake built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore over Rocky Fork Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does North Shore over Rocky Fork Lake carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is North Shore over Rocky Fork Lake?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore over Rocky Fork Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.