Cheseldine RD over Deer Creek
PoorMadison County, Ohio · 0.13 MI E of County RD 71 · Structure no. 4931955
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 944
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheseldine RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cheseldine RD over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3 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.
It carries about 944 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheseldine RD over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cheseldine RD over Deer Creek 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 Cheseldine RD over Deer Creek carry?
About 944 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cheseldine RD over Deer Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cheseldine RD over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.