US Bridges

Upshur Northern over New Hope Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1st N of US 35 · Structure no. 6834981

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upshur Northern over New Hope Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upshur Northern over New Hope Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUpshur Northern
CrossesNew Hope Creek
Location1st N of US 35
RouteCounty Highway T0160
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79493, -84.71386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2037
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Upshur Northern over New Hope Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upshur Northern over New Hope Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Upshur Northern over New Hope Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Upshur Northern over New Hope Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Upshur Northern over New Hope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.