US Bridges

Johnston RD over Bradford Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .12 Mi.Ne of Co.Rd. 9 · Structure no. 4931631

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston RD over Bradford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnston RD over Bradford Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2020. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohnston RD
CrossesBradford Creek
Location.12 Mi.Ne of Co.Rd. 9
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79054, -83.41349
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2000)
Projected traffic35 by 2020
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnston RD over Bradford Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnston 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Johnston RD over Bradford Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Johnston RD over Bradford Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Johnston RD over Bradford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.