US Bridges

County Road 240 over Ridgeway Joint

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .4 MI W of JCT of Twp 179 · Structure no. 3334546

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 240 over Ridgeway Joint is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 240 over Ridgeway Joint in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 240
CrossesRidgeway Joint
Location.4 MI W of JCT of Twp 179
RouteCounty Highway C0240
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51634, -83.56249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2015)
Projected traffic626 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 County Road 240 over Ridgeway Joint built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Road 240 over Ridgeway Joint in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 240 over Ridgeway Joint carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 240 over Ridgeway Joint?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 240 over Ridgeway Joint?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.