C0044 over Mid Br Shade River
FairAthens County, Ohio · Buckeye Lake Rd. Outlet · Structure no. 0549495
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C0044 over Mid Br Shade River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C0044 over Mid Br Shade River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 105 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 6 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C0044 over Mid Br Shade River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is C0044 over Mid 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 C0044 over Mid Br Shade River carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is C0044 over Mid Br Shade River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns C0044 over Mid Br Shade River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.