US Bridges

CR 77 Town Fork over Town Fork

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 4.64 MI West of SR 78 · Structure no. 5631653

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 77 Town Fork over Town Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 77 Town Fork over Town Fork in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 77 Town Fork
CrossesTown Fork
Location4.64 MI West of SR 78
RouteCounty Highway C0077
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73497, -81.16747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 77 Town Fork over Town Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 77 Town Fork over Town Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 77 Town Fork over Town Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 77 Town Fork over Town Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 77 Town Fork over Town Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.