CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Ohio Highway Patrol is investigating a possible bridge strike on Adena Road near Route 35 in Ross County. The incident occurred shortly after 12:15 pm on Thursday.
According to initial reports, a commercial vehicle is believed to have struck the Adena Road Bridge. This would be the latest in a string of similar incidents over the past few years. The truck was carrying what appears to be a large plastic water tank. The tank has rolled off the truck and into the roadway. ODOT crews worked to get it partially into the median.
In 2022, the Adena Road Bridge sustained significant damage when a commercial vehicle struck the underside, causing steel support beams to bend.
The extent of the current damage is unknown at this time. Troopers from the Ross County Highway Patrol are on scene along with officials from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) who are assessing the bridge.