US Bridges

Fairfield CR 109 over Conotton Creek

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.50 MI N. of SR 212 · Structure no. 7931719

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield CR 109 over Conotton Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fairfield CR 109 over Conotton Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFairfield CR 109
CrossesConotton Creek
Location0.50 MI N. of SR 212
RouteCounty Highway C0109
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57443, -81.35685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Fairfield CR 109 over Conotton Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairfield CR 109 over Conotton Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fairfield CR 109 over Conotton Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairfield CR 109 over Conotton Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield CR 109 over Conotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.