US Bridges

CR 38 over S Fork Miami River

GoodPosted for load

Logan County, Ohio · .03 M S of CR 98 · Structure no. 4633431

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
643
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 38 over S Fork Miami River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying CR 38 over S Fork Miami River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 643 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 892 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 38
CrossesS Fork Miami River
Location.03 M S of CR 98
RouteCounty Highway C0038
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.475, -83.84
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2015)
Projected traffic892 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 38 over S Fork Miami River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 38 over S Fork Miami River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 38 over S Fork Miami River carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 38 over S Fork Miami River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 38 over S Fork Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.