US Bridges

SR 97 over Clear Fork Stream

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 1.54 MI W of SR288 · Structure no. 5902428

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,279
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 97 over Clear Fork Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 97 over Clear Fork Stream in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,279 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 97
CrossesClear Fork Stream
Location1.54 MI W of SR288
RouteState Highway 97
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70377, -82.70948
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2015)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 97 over Clear Fork Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 97 over Clear Fork Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 97 over Clear Fork Stream carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 97 over Clear Fork Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 97 over Clear Fork Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.