US Bridges

Witten Creek RD over Clear Fork

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 1.7 MI West of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 5632854

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witten Creek RD over Clear Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying Witten Creek RD over Clear Fork in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWitten Creek RD
CrossesClear Fork
Location1.7 MI West of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6069, -81.18304
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Witten Creek RD over Clear Fork built?

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

What condition is Witten Creek RD over Clear 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 Witten Creek RD over Clear Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Witten Creek RD over Clear Fork?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Witten Creek RD over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.