US Bridges

SR 145 over Branch Road Fork Creek

GoodPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · 1.51M S Monroe Co. Line · Structure no. 6102018

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
422
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 145 over Branch Road Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 145 over Branch Road Fork Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 422 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 145
CrossesBranch Road Fork Creek
Location1.51M S Monroe Co. Line
RouteState Highway 145
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69172, -81.29801
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2015)
Projected traffic586 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 145 over Branch Road Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 145 over Branch Road Fork Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 145 over Branch Road Fork Creek carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 145 over Branch Road Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 145 over Branch Road Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.