US Bridges

Lynn Street MR-473 over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · .17 MI W of SR 15 · Structure no. 8660077

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Street MR-473 over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lynn Street MR-473 over Clear Fork Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLynn Street MR-473
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location.17 MI W of SR 15
RouteCity Street 0LYNN
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6778, -84.55022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2012)
Projected traffic916 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lynn Street MR-473 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Street MR-473 over Clear Fork Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lynn Street MR-473 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Street MR-473 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Street MR-473 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.