US Bridges

Lottridge RD over East Br Shade River

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · At County Line · Structure no. 0538426

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lottridge RD over East Br Shade River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lottridge RD over East Br Shade River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLottridge RD
CrossesEast Br Shade River
LocationAt County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0053
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18925, -81.91263
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2015)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lottridge RD over East Br Shade River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lottridge RD over East Br Shade River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lottridge RD over East Br Shade River carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lottridge RD over East Br Shade River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lottridge RD over East Br Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.