US Bridges

RIC-19 Woolard RD over T Indian Cr(woolard Rdne

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1 MI E of Rader RD NE · Structure no. 2340194

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RIC-19 Woolard RD over T Indian Cr(woolard Rdne is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RIC-19 Woolard RD over T Indian Cr(woolard Rdne in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRIC-19 Woolard RD
CrossesT Indian Cr(woolard Rdne
Location1 MI E of Rader RD NE
RouteCounty Highway T0374
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83007, -82.44688
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RIC-19 Woolard RD over T Indian Cr(woolard Rdne built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RIC-19 Woolard RD over T Indian Cr(woolard Rdne 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-19 Woolard RD over T Indian Cr(woolard Rdne carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RIC-19 Woolard RD over T Indian Cr(woolard Rdne?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns RIC-19 Woolard RD over T Indian Cr(woolard Rdne?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.