US Bridges

RIC-08 Richland RD over T Rushcr(richland RD Ne)

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W of Shake Run RD · Structure no. 2339404

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RIC-08 Richland RD over T Rushcr(richland RD Ne) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RIC-08 Richland RD over T Rushcr(richland RD Ne) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRIC-08 Richland RD
CrossesT Rushcr(richland RD Ne)
Location0.1 MI W of Shake Run RD
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78474, -82.46049
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 RIC-08 Richland RD over T Rushcr(richland RD Ne) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RIC-08 Richland RD over T Rushcr(richland RD Ne) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RIC-08 Richland RD over T Rushcr(richland RD Ne) carry?

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

How long is RIC-08 Richland RD over T Rushcr(richland RD Ne)?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RIC-08 Richland RD over T Rushcr(richland RD Ne)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.