US Bridges

SR 121 over East Fork Whitewater

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.11 MI No of New Paris · Structure no. 6802205

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over East Fork Whitewater is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 121 over East Fork Whitewater in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 121
CrossesEast Fork Whitewater
Location0.11 MI No of New Paris
RouteState Highway 121
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86626, -84.79084
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 East Fork Whitewater built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 121 over East Fork Whitewater 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 East Fork Whitewater carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 over East Fork Whitewater?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over East Fork Whitewater?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.