US Bridges

Twp RD 152 over Piney Fork

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.2 MI East of JCT CR 29 · Structure no. 5634202

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 152 over Piney Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Twp RD 152 over Piney Fork in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTwp RD 152
CrossesPiney Fork
Location0.2 MI East of JCT CR 29
RouteCounty Highway T0152
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77923, -81.01118
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 152 over Piney Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Twp RD 152 over Piney 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 Twp RD 152 over Piney Fork carry?

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

How long is Twp RD 152 over Piney Fork?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 152 over Piney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.