US Bridges

Goose Run over Snow Fork

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.02 MI E of SR 78 · Structure no. 3734579

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Run over Snow Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goose Run over Snow Fork in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGoose Run
CrossesSnow Fork
Location0.02 MI E of SR 78
RouteCounty Highway T558A
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48823, -82.16609
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Goose Run over Snow Fork built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Run over Snow Fork 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 Goose Run over Snow Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goose Run over Snow Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Run over Snow Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.