US Bridges

County Road 44 over Dare Run

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · Westland Township · Structure no. 3035603

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Dare Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 44 over Dare Run in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesDare Run
LocationWestland Township
RouteCounty Highway C0044
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97772, -81.68403
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 County Road 44 over Dare Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Dare Run 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 County Road 44 over Dare Run carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Dare Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Dare Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.