US Bridges

Saw Mill RD #244 over Baker Fork

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 1.5 Miles West of S.R.124 · Structure no. 3631648

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saw Mill RD #244 over Baker Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Saw Mill RD #244 over Baker Fork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSaw Mill RD #244
CrossesBaker Fork
Location1.5 Miles West of S.R.124
RouteCounty Highway T0244
StateOhio
Coordinates39.07741, -83.39794
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Saw Mill RD #244 over Baker Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saw Mill RD #244 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Saw Mill RD #244 over Baker Fork carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Saw Mill RD #244 over Baker Fork?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Saw Mill RD #244 over Baker Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.