US Bridges

Elk Twp. Road 11L over Elk Fork

GoodPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · .4 Mi. N. of Jct. 12L · Structure no. 8232873

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Twp. Road 11L over Elk Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Twp. Road 11L over Elk Fork in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Twp. Road 11L
CrossesElk Fork
Location.4 Mi. N. of Jct. 12L
RouteCounty Highway 11L
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25242, -82.46133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Elk Twp. Road 11L over Elk Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Twp. Road 11L over Elk Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Elk Twp. Road 11L over Elk Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elk Twp. Road 11L over Elk Fork?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Twp. Road 11L over Elk Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.