US Bridges

Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 1.5 MI E of ST Route 141 · Structure no. 4430840

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 5 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEtna Waterloo Road
CrossesJohns Creek
Location1.5 MI E of ST Route 141
RouteCounty Highway C0004
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.69669, -82.49884
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2015)
Projected traffic344 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Etna Waterloo Road over Johns 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Etna Waterloo Road over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.