US Bridges

Bridges RD #11 over Bridgewater Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · NORTHEASTOFSTRTE771 · Structure no. 3633020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
711
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridges RD #11 over Bridgewater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridges RD #11 over Bridgewater Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 711 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBridges RD #11
CrossesBridgewater Creek
LocationNORTHEASTOFSTRTE771
RouteCounty Highway C0011
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30548, -83.52001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2015)
Projected traffic987 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bridges RD #11 over Bridgewater Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridges RD #11 over Bridgewater Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bridges RD #11 over Bridgewater Creek carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bridges RD #11 over Bridgewater Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bridges RD #11 over Bridgewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.