US Bridges

Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of SR 657 · Structure no. 4538021

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
487
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBennington Chapel
CrossesOtter Fork
Location0.6 MI E of SR 657
RouteCounty Highway C0002
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24676, -82.57085
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2015)
Projected traffic676 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork built?

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

What condition is Bennington Chapel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bennington Chapel over Otter Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.