US Bridges

Petersburg Road over Pigeon Roost Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 1 MI West of C-51 Int · Structure no. 4037855

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
116
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersburg Road over Pigeon Roost Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Petersburg Road over Pigeon Roost Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPetersburg Road
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location1 MI West of C-51 Int
RouteCounty Highway C0042
StateOhio
Coordinates38.95359, -82.70266
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2015)
Projected traffic161 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Petersburg Road over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petersburg Road over Pigeon Roost 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Petersburg Road over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Petersburg Road over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Petersburg Road over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.