US Bridges

Goose Run RD over Goose Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · Just East of SR 78 · Structure no. 0540935

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Run RD over Goose Run Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goose Run RD over Goose Run Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGoose Run RD
CrossesGoose Run Creek
LocationJust East of SR 78
RouteCounty Highway C0067
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49134, -82.15542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2015)
Projected traffic74 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goose Run RD over Goose Run Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Run RD over Goose Run Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Goose Run RD over Goose Run Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Goose Run RD over Goose Run Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Run RD over Goose Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.