US Bridges

St. James Rd. over Cedar Fork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.3 M W. of Kings Corners · Structure no. 7034725

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. James Rd. over Cedar Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying St. James Rd. over Cedar Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSt. James Rd.
CrossesCedar Fork
Location0.3 M W. of Kings Corners
RouteCounty Highway T0036
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65143, -82.63173
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. James Rd. over Cedar Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. James Rd. over Cedar Fork 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 St. James Rd. over Cedar Fork carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is St. James Rd. over Cedar Fork?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns St. James Rd. over Cedar Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.