US Bridges

Lex-Springmill RD over Clear Fork River

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 0.3M So of Cockley RD · Structure no. 7035845

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,129
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lex-Springmill RD over Clear Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lex-Springmill RD over Clear Fork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 8,129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,283 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLex-Springmill RD
CrossesClear Fork River
Location0.3M So of Cockley RD
RouteCounty Highway C0133
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68797, -82.58553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,129 (2015)
Projected traffic11,283 by 2035
Trucks3%
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$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lex-Springmill RD over Clear Fork River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lex-Springmill RD over Clear Fork River 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 Lex-Springmill RD over Clear Fork River carry?

About 8,129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lex-Springmill RD over Clear Fork River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lex-Springmill RD over Clear Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.