US Bridges

County RD 55 over Standing Stone Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.1 MI South of SR 250 · Structure no. 3431851

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 55 over Standing Stone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 55 over Standing Stone Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 55
CrossesStanding Stone Creek
Location0.1 MI South of SR 250
RouteCounty Highway C0055
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31587, -81.12521
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2015)
Projected traffic668 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 55 over Standing Stone Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 55 over Standing Stone Creek 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 County RD 55 over Standing Stone Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 55 over Standing Stone Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 55 over Standing Stone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.