CR159 over West Branch Alum Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorrow County, Ohio · 1.5MI.E.OF Conrail RR · Structure no. 5931517
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR159 over West Branch Alum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR159 over West Branch Alum Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR159 over West Branch Alum Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR159 over West Branch Alum Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR159 over West Branch Alum Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR159 over West Branch Alum Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR159 over West Branch Alum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.