US Bridges

County RD No 5 over Spring Fork

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.0 MI N of SR 29 · Structure no. 4931297

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD No 5 over Spring Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD No 5 over Spring Fork in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 418 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD No 5
CrossesSpring Fork
Location1.0 MI N of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99197, -83.38933
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2015)
Projected traffic580 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County RD No 5 over Spring Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD No 5 over Spring 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD No 5 over Spring Fork carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD No 5 over Spring Fork?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD No 5 over Spring Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.