US Bridges

Ross Rd. over South Fork of Rattlesnak

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of SR 37 · Structure no. 2136562

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Rd. over South Fork of Rattlesnak is a concrete culvert carrying Ross Rd. over South Fork of Rattlesnak in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss Rd.
CrossesSouth Fork of Rattlesnak
Location0.1 Mi. N. of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway T0029
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20542, -82.77431
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic375 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ross Rd. over South Fork of Rattlesnak built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ross Rd. over South Fork of Rattlesnak 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ross Rd. over South Fork of Rattlesnak carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ross Rd. over South Fork of Rattlesnak?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Ross Rd. over South Fork of Rattlesnak?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.