US Bridges

Ladd Ridge RD over East Br of Margaret CR

Good

Athens County, Ohio · Just S of Fisher RD · Structure no. 0550086

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ladd Ridge RD over East Br of Margaret CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ladd Ridge RD over East Br of Margaret CR in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLadd Ridge RD
CrossesEast Br of Margaret CR
LocationJust S of Fisher RD
RouteCounty Highway C076C
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25525, -82.13059
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Ladd Ridge RD over East Br of Margaret CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ladd Ridge RD over East Br of Margaret CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ladd Ridge RD over East Br of Margaret CR carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ladd Ridge RD over East Br of Margaret CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ladd Ridge RD over East Br of Margaret CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.