US Bridges

Benedict Rd. over Clearfork River

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.4M E of SR 95 · Structure no. 7035462

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benedict Rd. over Clearfork River is a steel truss - thru carrying Benedict Rd. over Clearfork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 112 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBenedict Rd.
CrossesClearfork River
Location0.4M E of SR 95
RouteCounty Highway T0349
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59999, -82.40771
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$613,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benedict Rd. over Clearfork River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Benedict Rd. over Clearfork River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Benedict Rd. over Clearfork River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Benedict Rd. over Clearfork River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Benedict Rd. over Clearfork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.