Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C
PoorPosted for loadScioto County, Ohio · 05.30 Mi. E of CR40 · Structure no. 7332459
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- 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 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 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. 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 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C 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 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 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.