US Bridges

Ripley RD over Stream

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 50 Feet S. of Jct. T263 · Structure no. 0833568

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ripley RD over Stream is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ripley RD over Stream in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRipley RD
CrossesStream
Location50 Feet S. of Jct. T263
RouteCounty Highway C0062
StateOhio
Coordinates38.76245, -83.82451
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2015)
Projected traffic372 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ripley RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ripley RD over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ripley RD over Stream carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ripley RD over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ripley RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.