US Bridges

SR 241 over Br Martins Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 6.04 MI N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 3802310

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,945
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Br Martins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 241 over Br Martins Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 101 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 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesBr Martins Creek
Location6.04 MI N of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 241
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60918, -81.83664
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2015)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 241 over Br Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 241 over Br Martins 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 241 over Br Martins Creek carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Br Martins Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Br Martins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.