US Bridges

CR225 over Alum Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morrow County, Ohio · .3 MI.E.INT.CR24 & CR225 · Structure no. 5932394

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR225 over Alum Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying CR225 over Alum Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 149 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR225
CrossesAlum Creek
Location.3 MI.E.INT.CR24 & CR225
RouteCounty Highway C0225
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37394, -82.8871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2015)
Projected traffic255 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR225 over Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is CR225 over 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 CR225 over Alum Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR225 over Alum Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR225 over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.