US Bridges

White Chapel RD over Dutch Fork

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 760 Ft E of Lake Drive · Structure no. 4539044

Built
2011
14 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Chapel RD over Dutch Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying White Chapel RD over Dutch Fork in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2011 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Chapel RD
CrossesDutch Fork
Location760 Ft E of Lake Drive
RouteCounty Highway T0306
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0018, -82.44065
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$507,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Chapel RD over Dutch Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is White Chapel RD over Dutch Fork 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 White Chapel RD over Dutch Fork carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is White Chapel RD over Dutch Fork?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns White Chapel RD over Dutch Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.