US Bridges

Orchard Park Rd. over Stream

FairPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 0.2M E of SR 42 · Structure no. 7034350

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,158
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Park Rd. over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Orchard Park Rd. over Stream in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Park Rd.
CrossesStream
Location0.2M E of SR 42
RouteCounty Highway C0322
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68112, -82.56489
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2015)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Park Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Park Rd. over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Park Rd. over Stream carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Park Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Park Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.