US Bridges

Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 6.99 Mi. E of CR 40 · Structure no. 7338333

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBig Spruce-Lt Bear
CrossesBig Spruce-L Bear(bear C
Location6.99 Mi. E of CR 40
RouteCounty Highway CR041
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81739, -83.15923
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2015)
Projected traffic232 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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(bear C built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C 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(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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Spruce-Lt Bear over Big Spruce-L Bear(bear C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.