US Bridges

Wayne Twp RD 213 over Opossum Hollow

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S CR22A · Structure no. 4132424

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Twp RD 213 over Opossum Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Twp RD 213 over Opossum Hollow in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne Twp RD 213
CrossesOpossum Hollow
Location0.2 MI S CR22A
RouteCounty Highway T0213
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34897, -80.76128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2015)
Projected traffic287 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wayne Twp RD 213 over Opossum Hollow built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Twp RD 213 over Opossum Hollow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Wayne Twp RD 213 over Opossum Hollow carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Twp RD 213 over Opossum Hollow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Twp RD 213 over Opossum Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.