US Bridges

County Road M over Cranberry Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.05 MI E of RD 11 · Structure no. 6932216

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
994
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road M over Cranberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road M over Cranberry Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 994 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road M
CrossesCranberry Creek
Location0.05 MI E of RD 11
RouteCounty Highway 0M
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99231, -84.07397
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic994 (2023)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County Road M over Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road M 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 County Road M over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road M over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road M over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.