US Bridges

County Road 41 over Cranenest Fork

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.5 MI North of SR 255 · Structure no. 5632455

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 41 over Cranenest Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 41 over Cranenest Fork in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 6 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 41
CrossesCranenest Fork
Location0.5 MI North of SR 255
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72626, -81.06465
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 41 over Cranenest Fork built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 41 over Cranenest 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 County Road 41 over Cranenest Fork carry?

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

How long is County Road 41 over Cranenest Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 41 over Cranenest Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.