US Bridges

PLE-04 Elder RD over T Rush Cr(elder RD Ne)

PoorPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Richland Rdne · Structure no. 2337045

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PLE-04 Elder RD over T Rush Cr(elder RD Ne) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PLE-04 Elder RD over T Rush Cr(elder RD Ne) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPLE-04 Elder RD
CrossesT Rush Cr(elder RD Ne)
Location0.1 MI S of Richland Rdne
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79115, -82.47755
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic104 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 PLE-04 Elder RD over T Rush Cr(elder RD Ne) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is PLE-04 Elder RD over T Rush Cr(elder RD Ne) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does PLE-04 Elder RD over T Rush Cr(elder RD Ne) carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is PLE-04 Elder RD over T Rush Cr(elder RD Ne)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns PLE-04 Elder RD over T Rush Cr(elder RD Ne)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.