Lexington RD over Milners Fork
PoorPosted for loadPreble County, Ohio · .60 E of Ware RD · Structure no. 6830420
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,340
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lexington RD over Milners Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lexington RD over Milners Fork in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lexington RD over Milners Fork built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lexington RD over Milners Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Lexington RD over Milners Fork carry?
About 2,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lexington RD over Milners Fork?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lexington RD over Milners Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.