US Bridges

Northup RD over Stream

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .44 MI E of SR 775 · Structure no. 2736845

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northup RD over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northup RD over Stream in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthup RD
CrossesStream
Location.44 MI E of SR 775
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.802, -82.33656
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northup RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Northup RD over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Northup RD over Stream carry?

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

How long is Northup RD over Stream?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Northup RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.