US Bridges

Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 0.25 MI W of SR 657 · Structure no. 4534736

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
613
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 613 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 674 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBennington Chapel
CrossesOtter Fork Creek
Location0.25 MI W of SR 657
RouteCounty Highway C0002
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24438, -82.58721
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2021)
Projected traffic674 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennington Chapel over Otter 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork Creek carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.