US Bridges

County Road 9 over Stream

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · .76 Mi. E. of Jct. CR.8 · Structure no. 6130046

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over Stream in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 125 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesStream
Location.76 Mi. E. of Jct. CR.8
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6817, -81.59042
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2015)
Projected traffic21 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 9 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 9 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.