Richmond-Palestine over N Br Whitewater River
FairDarke County, Ohio · .06 MI E Braffts.-North · Structure no. 1930710
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond-Palestine over N Br Whitewater River is a concrete slab carrying Richmond-Palestine over N Br Whitewater River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, 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 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond-Palestine over N Br Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richmond-Palestine over N Br Whitewater 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Richmond-Palestine over N Br Whitewater River carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Richmond-Palestine over N Br Whitewater River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond-Palestine over N Br Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.