US Bridges

Fisher RD over Trib to Margaret Ck

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.07 Mi. North of TR53 Ha · Structure no. 0550175

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
967
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher RD over Trib to Margaret Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher RD over Trib to Margaret Ck in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 967 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher RD
CrossesTrib to Margaret Ck
Location0.07 Mi. North of TR53 Ha
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2411, -82.11996
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2015)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fisher RD over Trib to Margaret Ck built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisher RD over Trib to Margaret Ck 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 Fisher RD over Trib to Margaret Ck carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fisher RD over Trib to Margaret Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher RD over Trib to Margaret Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.