US Bridges

Fisher RD over West Br Shade River

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 640 Feet N. of Co. Line · Structure no. 0530007

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher RD over West Br Shade River is a concrete culvert carrying Fisher RD over West Br Shade River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFisher RD
CrossesWest Br Shade River
Location640 Feet N. of Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway C0017
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19635, -82.09932
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2015)
Projected traffic171 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fisher RD over West Br Shade River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher RD over West Br Shade River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fisher RD over West Br Shade River carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fisher RD over West Br Shade River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Fisher RD over West Br Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.