Dutch Cross RD over Otter Fork
PoorPosted for loadLicking County, Ohio · 0.25 MI S of CR 2 · Structure no. 4534840
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutch Cross RD over Otter Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutch Cross RD over Otter Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutch Cross RD over Otter Fork built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Dutch Cross RD over Otter Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Dutch Cross RD over Otter Fork carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dutch Cross RD over Otter Fork?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dutch Cross RD over Otter Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.