US Bridges

RIC-17 Woolard RD over Indian CR (woolard RD NE

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of Rader RD NE · Structure no. 2340917

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

About this bridge

RIC-17 Woolard RD over Indian CR (woolard RD NE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RIC-17 Woolard RD over Indian CR (woolard RD NE in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRIC-17 Woolard RD
CrossesIndian CR (woolard RD NE
Location0.2 MI W of Rader RD NE
RouteCounty Highway T0374
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8228, -82.46662
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RIC-17 Woolard RD over Indian CR (woolard RD NE built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RIC-17 Woolard RD over Indian CR (woolard RD NE 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-17 Woolard RD over Indian CR (woolard RD NE carry?

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

How long is RIC-17 Woolard RD over Indian CR (woolard RD NE?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns RIC-17 Woolard RD over Indian CR (woolard RD NE?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.