US Bridges

RUS-29 Ireland RD over T Raccoon Cr(ireland Rd)

FairPosted for load

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.3 MI W of C. R. 66 · Structure no. 2340291

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RUS-29 Ireland RD over T Raccoon Cr(ireland Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RUS-29 Ireland RD over T Raccoon Cr(ireland Rd) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRUS-29 Ireland RD
CrossesT Raccoon Cr(ireland Rd)
Location1.3 MI W of C. R. 66
RouteCounty Highway T0344
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7344, -82.47997
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 RUS-29 Ireland RD over T Raccoon Cr(ireland Rd) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RUS-29 Ireland RD over T Raccoon Cr(ireland Rd) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RUS-29 Ireland RD over T Raccoon Cr(ireland Rd) carry?

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

How long is RUS-29 Ireland RD over T Raccoon Cr(ireland Rd)?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns RUS-29 Ireland RD over T Raccoon Cr(ireland Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.