Mech. Sanford RD over Spring Fork
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Ohio · 1.27 MI E of County Line · Structure no. 4930991
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mech. Sanford RD over Spring Fork is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Mech. Sanford RD over Spring Fork in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 91 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mech. Sanford RD over Spring Fork built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Mech. Sanford RD over Spring Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Mech. Sanford RD over Spring Fork carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mech. Sanford RD over Spring Fork?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mech. Sanford RD over Spring Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.