US Bridges

Three Locks RD over Stoney Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .01 MI N of Stoney Cr. RD · Structure no. 7144172

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
394
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Locks RD over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Three Locks RD over Stoney Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 years old, older 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesThree Locks RD
CrossesStoney Creek
Location.01 MI N of Stoney Cr. RD
RouteCounty Highway C0205
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23387, -82.89539
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2015)
Projected traffic547 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Three Locks RD over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Three Locks RD over Stoney Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Three Locks RD over Stoney Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Three Locks RD over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Three Locks RD over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.