US Bridges

Fox Twp Rl 586 over Ramsey Straight

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 50 Ft West of ST Rt 524 · Structure no. 1031236

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Twp Rl 586 over Ramsey Straight is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Twp Rl 586 over Ramsey Straight in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFox Twp Rl 586
CrossesRamsey Straight
Location50 Ft West of ST Rt 524
RouteCounty Highway T0586
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58271, -80.94799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Fox Twp Rl 586 over Ramsey Straight built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Fox Twp Rl 586 over Ramsey Straight 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Twp Rl 586 over Ramsey Straight carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fox Twp Rl 586 over Ramsey Straight?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Twp Rl 586 over Ramsey Straight?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.