Twp RD 472 over Witten Fork
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Ohio · 0.03 MI West of JCT CR 10 · Structure no. 5634318
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twp RD 472 over Witten Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 472 over Witten 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twp RD 472 over Witten Fork built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Twp RD 472 over Witten Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Twp RD 472 over Witten Fork carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Twp RD 472 over Witten Fork?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Twp RD 472 over Witten Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.