US Bridges

Wheatcraft RD over East Fork Slater Run

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.1 No of Statler RD · Structure no. 7033052

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
694
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheatcraft RD over East Fork Slater Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheatcraft RD over East Fork Slater Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 53 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 694 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWheatcraft RD
CrossesEast Fork Slater Run
Location0.1 No of Statler RD
RouteCounty Highway C0109
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55906, -82.38964
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2015)
Projected traffic963 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheatcraft RD over East Fork Slater Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Wheatcraft RD over East Fork Slater Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wheatcraft RD over East Fork Slater Run carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wheatcraft RD over East Fork Slater Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wheatcraft RD over East Fork Slater Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.