US Bridges

Biddle RD over South Branch Cedar Fork

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .1MI S of Bell Johnsville · Structure no. 7035314

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biddle RD over South Branch Cedar Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Biddle RD over South Branch Cedar Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBiddle RD
CrossesSouth Branch Cedar Fork
Location.1MI S of Bell Johnsville
RouteCounty Highway T0030
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62094, -82.61586
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Biddle RD over South Branch Cedar Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biddle RD over South Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Biddle RD over South Branch Cedar Fork carry?

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

How long is Biddle RD over South Branch Cedar Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Biddle RD over South Branch Cedar Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.