US Bridges

SR 285 over West Fork Duck Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi.N. Jct. SR 821 · Structure no. 6103634

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over West Fork Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 285 over West Fork Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,686 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285
CrossesWest Fork Duck Creek
Location0.2 Mi.N. Jct. SR 821
RouteState Highway 285
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75432, -81.52217
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2015)
Projected traffic1,686 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 285 over West Fork Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 285 over West Fork Duck 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 285 over West Fork Duck Creek carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over West Fork Duck Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over West Fork Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.