US Bridges

County Road 21 over North Fork

FairPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · .45 Mi. S. of Jct. CR.44 · Structure no. 6131441

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 21 over North Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over North Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 21
CrossesNorth Fork
Location.45 Mi. S. of Jct. CR.44
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84583, -81.49435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2015)
Projected traffic112 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 21 over North Fork built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 21 over North Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 21 over North Fork carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 21 over North Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 21 over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.