US Bridges

C163B Inskeep-Crty over Spain Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Ohio · 0.05 MI North of SR 245 · Structure no. 8048908

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C163B Inskeep-Crty over Spain Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying C163B Inskeep-Crty over Spain Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 155 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC163B Inskeep-Crty
CrossesSpain Creek
Location0.05 MI North of SR 245
RouteCounty Highway C0163
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22887, -83.52306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2015)
Projected traffic597 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C163B Inskeep-Crty over Spain Creek built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is C163B Inskeep-Crty over Spain 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C163B Inskeep-Crty over Spain Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C163B Inskeep-Crty over Spain Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C163B Inskeep-Crty over Spain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.