US Bridges

Bogus ROAD-CR138 over Grove Ditch - Bogus Road

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S Usr 35 · Structure no. 2431890

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bogus ROAD-CR138 over Grove Ditch - Bogus Road is a concrete slab carrying Bogus ROAD-CR138 over Grove Ditch - Bogus Road in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBogus ROAD-CR138
CrossesGrove Ditch - Bogus Road
Location0.2 MI S Usr 35
RouteCounty Highway C0138
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51423, -83.37746
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2018)
Projected traffic465 by 2038
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 Bogus ROAD-CR138 over Grove Ditch - Bogus Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bogus ROAD-CR138 over Grove Ditch - Bogus Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bogus ROAD-CR138 over Grove Ditch - Bogus Road carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bogus ROAD-CR138 over Grove Ditch - Bogus Road?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bogus ROAD-CR138 over Grove Ditch - Bogus Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.