US Bridges

Lex-Ont Rd. over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · CR 144 · Structure no. 7032161

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lex-Ont Rd. over Clear Fork Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Lex-Ont Rd. over Clear Fork Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,943 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLex-Ont Rd.
CrossesClear Fork Creek
LocationCR 144
RouteCounty Highway C0144
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74796, -82.63709
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2009)
Projected traffic1,943 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lex-Ont Rd. over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Lex-Ont Rd. over Clear Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lex-Ont Rd. over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lex-Ont Rd. over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lex-Ont Rd. over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.