US Bridges

Rittenhous RD #288 over Fall Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 1.68FROMPETERSBURG Pike · Structure no. 3633004

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rittenhous RD #288 over Fall Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rittenhous RD #288 over Fall Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRittenhous RD #288
CrossesFall Creek
Location1.68FROMPETERSBURG Pike
RouteCounty Highway T0288
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.255, -83.51173
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Rittenhous RD #288 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Rittenhous RD #288 over Fall 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 Rittenhous RD #288 over Fall Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rittenhous RD #288 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rittenhous RD #288 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.