US Bridges

CR31 over Stream

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · .20ML NE of JCT CR12&CR31 · Structure no. 8231230

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR31 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR31 over Stream in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR31
CrossesStream
Location.20ML NE of JCT CR12&CR31
RouteCounty Highway C0031
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24447, -82.6075
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2015)
Projected traffic162 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 CR31 over Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is CR31 over Stream 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 CR31 over Stream carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR31 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR31 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.