US Bridges

E Danville RD #3 over Branch Whiteoak Creek

FairPosted for load

Highland County, Ohio · 1.30FROMSR138 · Structure no. 3630277

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Danville RD #3 over Branch Whiteoak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Danville RD #3 over Branch Whiteoak Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 76% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Danville RD #3
CrossesBranch Whiteoak Creek
Location1.30FROMSR138
RouteCounty Highway C0003
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12854, -83.72887
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic291 by 2035
Trucks76%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E Danville RD #3 over Branch Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Danville RD #3 over Branch Whiteoak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E Danville RD #3 over Branch Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 76% are trucks.

How long is E Danville RD #3 over Branch Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E Danville RD #3 over Branch Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.