US Bridges

RIC-11 Miler Sidng over Indian Cr(miller Siding)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W of Gun Barrell · Structure no. 2339110

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RIC-11 Miler Sidng over Indian Cr(miller Siding) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RIC-11 Miler Sidng over Indian Cr(miller Siding) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRIC-11 Miler Sidng
CrossesIndian Cr(miller Siding)
Location0.1 MI W of Gun Barrell
RouteCounty Highway T0370
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79812, -82.44531
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 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 RIC-11 Miler Sidng over Indian Cr(miller Siding) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is RIC-11 Miler Sidng over Indian Cr(miller Siding) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RIC-11 Miler Sidng over Indian Cr(miller Siding) carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RIC-11 Miler Sidng over Indian Cr(miller Siding)?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns RIC-11 Miler Sidng over Indian Cr(miller Siding)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.