US Bridges

CR 153 over Mad River

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 0.23 MI E of CR 5 · Structure no. 4644506

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,553
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 153 over Mad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 153 over Mad River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,553 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,156 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 153
CrossesMad River
Location0.23 MI E of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway C0153
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33554, -83.67381
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,553 (2015)
Projected traffic2,156 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 CR 153 over Mad River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 153 over Mad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 153 over Mad River carry?

About 1,553 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 153 over Mad River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 153 over Mad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.