US Bridges

SR 12 over Cranberry Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 2.67 Mi. North of SR 65 · Structure no. 6900135

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,477
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Cranberry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Cranberry Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,477 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 12
CrossesCranberry Creek
Location2.67 Mi. North of SR 65
RouteState Highway 12
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93039, -84.02053
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,477 (2015)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 12 over Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 12 over Cranberry Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 12 over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 1,477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12 over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.