US Bridges

Concord Rd. over Branchoflost Fork

Good

Highland County, Ohio · NORTHOFCO.#3 · Structure no. 3630838

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Rd. over Branchoflost Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Concord Rd. over Branchoflost Fork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 53 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesConcord Rd.
CrossesBranchoflost Fork
LocationNORTHOFCO.#3
RouteCounty Highway C0012
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06997, -83.61494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2015)
Projected traffic169 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Concord Rd. over Branchoflost Fork built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Concord Rd. over Branchoflost 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Concord Rd. over Branchoflost Fork carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Concord Rd. over Branchoflost Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Rd. over Branchoflost Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.