US Bridges

Cave RD #259 over Stream

GoodPosted for load

Highland County, Ohio · North of CR 1 · Structure no. 3632806

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave RD #259 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cave RD #259 over Stream in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCave RD #259
CrossesStream
LocationNorth of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway T0259
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2227, -83.35736
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2015)
Projected traffic26 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 Cave RD #259 over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Cave RD #259 over Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cave RD #259 over Stream carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Cave RD #259 over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cave RD #259 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.