US Bridges

Gibler RD #118 over Dodson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Highland County, Ohio · South of US.50 West · Structure no. 3632008

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibler RD #118 over Dodson Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Gibler RD #118 over Dodson Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2036. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGibler RD #118
CrossesDodson Creek
LocationSouth of US.50 West
RouteCounty Highway T0118
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19764, -83.74951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2016)
Projected traffic450 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Gibler RD #118 over Dodson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibler RD #118 over Dodson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gibler RD #118 over Dodson Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gibler RD #118 over Dodson Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Gibler RD #118 over Dodson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.