US Bridges

Lex-Ontario RD over Clear Fork River

Poor

Richland County, Ohio · 40FT So of Cockley Rd. · Structure no. 7035918

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,481
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lex-Ontario RD over Clear Fork River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lex-Ontario RD over Clear Fork River in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,056 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 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-Ontario RD
CrossesClear Fork River
Location40FT So of Cockley Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0144
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6916, -82.59356
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,481 (2015)
Projected traffic2,056 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lex-Ontario RD over Clear Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lex-Ontario RD over Clear Fork River carry?

About 1,481 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lex-Ontario RD over Clear Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.