US Bridges

Orweiler Road over Clearfork Reservoir

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.20 MI West of Bowers RD · Structure no. 7032677

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orweiler Road over Clearfork Reservoir is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orweiler Road over Clearfork Reservoir in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOrweiler Road
CrossesClearfork Reservoir
Location0.20 MI West of Bowers RD
RouteCounty Highway T0152
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7255, -82.6542
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic250 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$695.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orweiler Road over Clearfork Reservoir built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orweiler Road over Clearfork Reservoir 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Orweiler Road over Clearfork Reservoir carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Orweiler Road over Clearfork Reservoir?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Orweiler Road over Clearfork Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.