US Bridges

Chase RD over Trib to Shade River

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · Just West of CR 17 · Structure no. 0550132

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase RD over Trib to Shade River is a concrete slab carrying Chase RD over Trib to Shade River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChase RD
CrossesTrib to Shade River
LocationJust West of CR 17
RouteCounty Highway C0069
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20371, -82.11665
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chase RD over Trib to Shade River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase RD over Trib to 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Chase RD over Trib to Shade River carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chase RD over Trib to Shade River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Chase RD over Trib to Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.