US Bridges

SR 314 over Clear Fork

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.11 MI N of SR97 · Structure no. 5903459

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,799
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 314 over Clear Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 314 over Clear Fork in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 3,799 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,273 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 314
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.11 MI N of SR97
RouteState Highway 314
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.707, -82.66568
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,799 (2015)
Projected traffic5,273 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 314 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 314 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 314 over Clear Fork carry?

About 3,799 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 314 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 314 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.