US Bridges

SR 690 over Mcdougal Branch

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Athens County, Ohio · 0.2M N of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 0505405

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,068
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 690 over Mcdougal Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 690 over Mcdougal Branch in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 690
CrossesMcdougal Branch
Location0.2M N of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 690
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3821, -81.99147
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2018)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 690 over Mcdougal Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 690 over Mcdougal Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 690 over Mcdougal Branch carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 690 over Mcdougal Branch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 690 over Mcdougal Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.