US Bridges

County RD 68 over Big Sandy CR Malvern 203

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · Inside Malvern Corp Limit · Structure no. 1033204

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 68 over Big Sandy CR Malvern 203 is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 68 over Big Sandy CR Malvern 203 in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 68
CrossesBig Sandy CR Malvern 203
LocationInside Malvern Corp Limit
RouteCity Street 20
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69086, -81.18062
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2015)
Projected traffic730 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 68 over Big Sandy CR Malvern 203 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 68 over Big Sandy CR Malvern 203 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 68 over Big Sandy CR Malvern 203 carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 68 over Big Sandy CR Malvern 203?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 68 over Big Sandy CR Malvern 203?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.