US Bridges

SR 285 over Stream

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · 4.12M N of JCT SR 215 · Structure no. 6103847

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 285 over Stream in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285
CrossesStream
Location4.12M N of JCT SR 215
RouteState Highway 285
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85459, -81.45823
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2015)
Projected traffic658 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 over Stream carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.