US Bridges

Dutch Lane RD over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of Lafayette RD · Structure no. 4533151

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
528
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Lane RD over Clear Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutch Lane RD over Clear Fork Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 528 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDutch Lane RD
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Lafayette RD
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOhio
Coordinates40.17806, -82.54614
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2015)
Projected traffic733 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dutch Lane RD over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Lane RD over Clear Fork Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch Lane RD over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Lane RD over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Lane RD over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.