US Bridges

County RD 55 over Elkhorn C Church Camp 22

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Ohio · 1300 Ft West of Jeff CO · Structure no. 1030779

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 55 over Elkhorn C Church Camp 22 is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 55 over Elkhorn C Church Camp 22 in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 264 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 55
CrossesElkhorn C Church Camp 22
Location1300 Ft West of Jeff CO
RouteCounty Highway C0055
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52313, -80.92752
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2015)
Projected traffic366 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County RD 55 over Elkhorn C Church Camp 22 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 55 over Elkhorn C Church Camp 22 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 55 over Elkhorn C Church Camp 22 carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 55 over Elkhorn C Church Camp 22?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 55 over Elkhorn C Church Camp 22?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.