US Bridges

Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(long F

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 4.86 MI E of CR40 · Structure no. 7336470

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(long F is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(long F in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBig Spruce-Lt Bear
CrossesBig Spruce-L Bear(long F
Location4.86 MI E of CR40
RouteCounty Highway CR041
StateOhio
Coordinates38.80379, -83.18596
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic153 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(long F built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(long F in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(long F carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(long F?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(long F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.