US Bridges

CR 87 over Chenoweth Fork

Fair

Pike County, Ohio · 2.93MI E of Adams CO Line · Structure no. 6603580

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 87 over Chenoweth Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 87 over Chenoweth Fork in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2010. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 87
CrossesChenoweth Fork
Location2.93MI E of Adams CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0087
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04255, -83.23186
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (1990)
Projected traffic930 by 2010
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 87 over Chenoweth Fork built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 87 over Chenoweth 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 87 over Chenoweth Fork carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 87 over Chenoweth Fork?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87 over Chenoweth Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.