US Bridges

SR 141 over Dog Fork

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · .06 MI W of SR 217 · Structure no. 4402324

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,784
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 141 over Dog Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 141 over Dog Fork in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,784 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,476 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 141
CrossesDog Fork
Location.06 MI W of SR 217
RouteState Highway 141
StateOhio
Coordinates38.56474, -82.55184
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,784 (2015)
Projected traffic2,476 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 141 over Dog Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 141 over Dog Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 141 over Dog Fork carry?

About 1,784 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 141 over Dog Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 141 over Dog Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.