US Bridges

Sorg RD #3 over Branch East Fork Whiteoa

Good

Highland County, Ohio · .47EASTOFUSRT62SOUTH · Structure no. 3630315

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sorg RD #3 over Branch East Fork Whiteoa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sorg RD #3 over Branch East Fork Whiteoa in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 49 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSorg RD #3
CrossesBranch East Fork Whiteoa
Location.47EASTOFUSRT62SOUTH
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08465, -83.6745
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2015)
Projected traffic204 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sorg RD #3 over Branch East Fork Whiteoa built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Sorg RD #3 over Branch East Fork Whiteoa 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 Sorg RD #3 over Branch East Fork Whiteoa carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sorg RD #3 over Branch East Fork Whiteoa?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sorg RD #3 over Branch East Fork Whiteoa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.