US Bridges

German Hollow RD over German Hollow

FairPosted for load

Gallia County, Ohio · 028MI.W.OF Hannan Trace · Structure no. 2743582

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

German Hollow RD over German Hollow is a steel truss - thru carrying German Hollow RD over German Hollow in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGerman Hollow RD
CrossesGerman Hollow
Location028MI.W.OF Hannan Trace
RouteCounty Highway CO150
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.74858, -82.37614
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 German Hollow RD over German Hollow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is German Hollow RD over German Hollow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does German Hollow RD over German Hollow carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is German Hollow RD over German Hollow?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns German Hollow RD over German Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.