US Bridges

Self Rd. #79 over Clear Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · North of SR 138. · Structure no. 3632857

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Self Rd. #79 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Self Rd. #79 over Clear Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSelf Rd. #79
CrossesClear Creek
LocationNorth of SR 138.
RouteCounty Highway C0079
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22991, -83.57881
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2015)
Projected traffic459 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Self Rd. #79 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Self Rd. #79 over Clear Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Self Rd. #79 over Clear Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Self Rd. #79 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Self Rd. #79 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.