US Bridges

SR 379 over Seneca Fork of Wills CR

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 4.6 MI N of JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 5602769

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 379 over Seneca Fork of Wills CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 379 over Seneca Fork of Wills CR in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 71 years old, older 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSR 379
CrossesSeneca Fork of Wills CR
Location4.6 MI N of JCT SR 78
RouteState Highway 379
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85417, -81.27722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2015)
Projected traffic777 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 379 over Seneca Fork of Wills CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 379 over Seneca Fork of Wills CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 379 over Seneca Fork of Wills CR carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 379 over Seneca Fork of Wills CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 379 over Seneca Fork of Wills CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.