US Bridges

Berry over Stream

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 1.68 MI N of TR 56 · Structure no. 3732274

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berry over Stream in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 58 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerry
CrossesStream
Location1.68 MI N of TR 56
RouteCounty Highway T0050
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51423, -82.46023
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2015)
Projected traffic81 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Berry over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Berry over Stream carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Berry over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Berry over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.