Forsythe RD #157 over Little West Fork
GoodHighland County, Ohio · East of Sr. 136 · Structure no. 3632296
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forsythe RD #157 over Little West Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forsythe RD #157 over Little West Fork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forsythe RD #157 over Little West Fork built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forsythe RD #157 over Little West 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 Forsythe RD #157 over Little West Fork carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Forsythe RD #157 over Little West Fork?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Forsythe RD #157 over Little West Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.