Garch Rd. over Plum Run
GoodHighland County, Ohio · East of CR 19 · Structure no. 3633675
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garch Rd. over Plum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garch Rd. over Plum Run in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garch Rd. over Plum Run built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Garch Rd. over Plum Run 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 Garch Rd. over Plum Run carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Garch Rd. over Plum Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Garch Rd. over Plum Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.