US Bridges

CR 16B over Stream

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 1.31 MI W of CR59 Int. · Structure no. 5632757

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16B over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 16B over Stream in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16B
CrossesStream
Location1.31 MI W of CR59 Int.
RouteCounty Highway C016B
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64086, -81.25829
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16B over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 16B over Stream 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 16B over Stream carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 16B over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16B over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.