US Bridges

Pigeon Roost Rd. over South Fork Rocky Fork CR

Good

Highland County, Ohio · East of SR 73 · Structure no. 3633829

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pigeon Roost Rd. over South Fork Rocky Fork CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pigeon Roost Rd. over South Fork Rocky Fork CR in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPigeon Roost Rd.
CrossesSouth Fork Rocky Fork CR
LocationEast of SR 73
RouteCounty Highway T0378
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17301, -83.57138
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2015)
Projected traffic355 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 Pigeon Roost Rd. over South Fork Rocky Fork CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pigeon Roost Rd. over South Fork Rocky Fork CR 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 Pigeon Roost Rd. over South Fork Rocky Fork CR carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pigeon Roost Rd. over South Fork Rocky Fork CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pigeon Roost Rd. over South Fork Rocky Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.