US Bridges

SR 60 over Killbuck Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 1.23 MI N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 3800725

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Killbuck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Killbuck Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2035. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location1.23 MI N of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 60
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50123, -81.9846
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2015)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 60 over Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Killbuck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.