Rye St. (closed) over Oberhaus Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHenry County, Ohio · 430 Feet N of Yeager Str · Structure no. 3560015
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rye St. (closed) over Oberhaus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rye St. (closed) over Oberhaus Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rye St. (closed) over Oberhaus Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Rye St. (closed) over Oberhaus Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Rye St. (closed) over Oberhaus Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Rye St. (closed) over Oberhaus Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Rye St. (closed) over Oberhaus Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.