US Bridges

County Road 25 Ext over Puncheon Fork

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · .2 MI S of JCT US 50 · Structure no. 8230889

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 Ext over Puncheon Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 25 Ext over Puncheon Fork in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25 Ext
CrossesPuncheon Fork
Location.2 MI S of JCT US 50
RouteCounty Highway C0025
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24333, -82.48453
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2015)
Projected traffic301 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County Road 25 Ext over Puncheon Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 25 Ext over Puncheon Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 25 Ext over Puncheon Fork carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 Ext over Puncheon Fork?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 Ext over Puncheon Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.