Alex Twp RD 55 over Brch of Margaret Creek
GoodAthens County, Ohio · 1 MI N of CR76 · Structure no. 0550078
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 173
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alex Twp RD 55 over Brch of Margaret Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alex Twp RD 55 over Brch of Margaret Creek in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex Twp RD 55 over Brch of Margaret Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alex Twp RD 55 over Brch of Margaret Creek 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 Alex Twp RD 55 over Brch of Margaret Creek carry?
About 173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Alex Twp RD 55 over Brch of Margaret Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Alex Twp RD 55 over Brch of Margaret Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.