US Bridges

Dawley-New Pitsbur over Monday Creek

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.93 MI E of SR 278 · Structure no. 3733971

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawley-New Pitsbur over Monday Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dawley-New Pitsbur over Monday Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDawley-New Pitsbur
CrossesMonday Creek
Location0.93 MI E of SR 278
RouteCounty Highway T0347
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5233, -82.27141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2015)
Projected traffic225 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dawley-New Pitsbur over Monday Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Dawley-New Pitsbur over Monday Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Dawley-New Pitsbur over Monday Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dawley-New Pitsbur over Monday Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Dawley-New Pitsbur over Monday Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.