US Bridges

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

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 0.23 MI E of TR111 · Structure no. 7339860

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 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 2010, so it is 15 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBig Spruce Lt Bear
CrossesBig Spruce-L Bear(bear C
Location0.23 MI E of TR111
RouteCounty Highway CR041
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81216, -83.16776
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 2010, making it 15 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 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.