US Bridges

Mitchell RD over Otter Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 250 Ft S of CR 2 · Structure no. 4535170

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell RD over Otter Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchell RD over Otter Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMitchell RD
CrossesOtter Fork
Location250 Ft S of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway T0170
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24109, -82.67399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Mitchell RD over Otter Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Mitchell RD over Otter Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mitchell RD over Otter Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell RD over Otter Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell RD over Otter Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.