US Bridges

Junk RD over Bradford Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 3.03 MI E of County RD 9 · Structure no. 4931122

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junk RD over Bradford Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Junk RD over Bradford Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJunk RD
CrossesBradford Creek
Location3.03 MI E of County RD 9
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75853, -83.32182
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2015)
Projected traffic254 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Junk RD over Bradford Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Junk RD over Bradford Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Junk RD over Bradford Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Junk RD over Bradford Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Junk RD over Bradford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.