US Bridges

Twp RD 141 over East Fork

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 1.1 MI W. of Jct. CR 31 · Structure no. 5634105

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 141 over East Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 141 over East 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 6 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 141
CrossesEast Fork
Location1.1 MI W. of Jct. CR 31
RouteCounty Highway T0141
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82137, -81.01928
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 141 over East Fork built?

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

What condition is Twp RD 141 over East 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 141 over East Fork carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 141 over East Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 141 over East Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.