US Bridges

SR 121 over E. Fork Whitewater Riv

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.38 Mi. S. of SR-320 · Structure no. 6801676

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,033
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over E. Fork Whitewater Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 121 over E. Fork Whitewater Riv in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,033 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,822 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 121
CrossesE. Fork Whitewater Riv
Location0.38 Mi. S. of SR-320
RouteState Highway 121
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85563, -84.79973
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,033 (2015)
Projected traffic2,822 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 121 over E. Fork Whitewater Riv built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 121 over E. Fork Whitewater Riv 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 121 over E. Fork Whitewater Riv carry?

About 2,033 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 over E. Fork Whitewater Riv?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over E. Fork Whitewater Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.