Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C
FairPosted for loadScioto County, Ohio · 04.80 Mi. E of CR40 · Structure no. 7332440
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.