US Bridges

RIC-20 Rushville over Rush CR & Conrail (cr 77

Poor

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W of Rushville · Structure no. 2340208

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RIC-20 Rushville over Rush CR & Conrail (cr 77 is a steel truss - deck carrying RIC-20 Rushville over Rush CR & Conrail (cr 77 in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRIC-20 Rushville
CrossesRush CR & Conrail (cr 77
Location0.3 MI W of Rushville
RouteCounty Highway C0077
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76392, -82.43965
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2015)
Projected traffic339 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RIC-20 Rushville over Rush CR & Conrail (cr 77 built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RIC-20 Rushville over Rush CR & Conrail (cr 77 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RIC-20 Rushville over Rush CR & Conrail (cr 77 carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RIC-20 Rushville over Rush CR & Conrail (cr 77?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RIC-20 Rushville over Rush CR & Conrail (cr 77?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.