US Bridges

Bellville Johnsvll over Cedar Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 100 Ft W of Biddle Rd. · Structure no. 7031432

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
586
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellville Johnsvll over Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bellville Johnsvll over Cedar Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 years old, older 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBellville Johnsvll
CrossesCedar Creek
Location100 Ft W of Biddle Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0031
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62205, -82.61512
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2015)
Projected traffic813 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellville Johnsvll over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Bellville Johnsvll over Cedar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bellville Johnsvll over Cedar Creek carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bellville Johnsvll over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bellville Johnsvll over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.