Ridgewood DR over Amst Goose Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Ohio · Village of Amsterdam · Structure no. 4131886
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 1977 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridgewood DR over Amst Goose Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ridgewood DR over Amst Goose Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,568 by 1997. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridgewood DR over Amst Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Ridgewood DR over Amst Goose Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Ridgewood DR over Amst Goose Creek carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ridgewood DR over Amst Goose Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Ridgewood DR over Amst Goose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.