US Bridges

Richland Avenue over Hocking River

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.04M N of S Plains RD · Structure no. 0560162

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,289
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Avenue over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richland Avenue over Hocking River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 15,289 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,814 by 2035. The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRichland Avenue
CrossesHocking River
Location0.04M N of S Plains RD
RouteCity Street 577
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3197, -82.10532
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,289 (2022)
Projected traffic21,814 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Richland Avenue over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Richland Avenue over Hocking 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Richland Avenue over Hocking River carry?

About 15,289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Richland Avenue over Hocking River?

The structure is 375 ft (114.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Avenue over Hocking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.