US Bridges

Twin Bridge RD over Pigeon CR

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.07 MI W of SR327 · Structure no. 4031083

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Bridge RD over Pigeon CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Twin Bridge RD over Pigeon CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTwin Bridge RD
CrossesPigeon CR
Location0.07 MI W of SR327
RouteCounty Highway C0030
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16484, -82.62878
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2013)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Twin Bridge RD over Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Twin Bridge RD over Pigeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Bridge RD over Pigeon CR carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Twin Bridge RD over Pigeon CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Bridge RD over Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.