US Bridges

Ridgely Tract RD over Trib of Dutch Fork Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.6 MI E of Lake DR · Structure no. 4532287

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgely Tract RD over Trib of Dutch Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgely Tract RD over Trib of Dutch Fork Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 454 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgely Tract RD
CrossesTrib of Dutch Fork Creek
Location1.6 MI E of Lake DR
RouteCounty Highway T0308
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96915, -82.42193
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2013)
Projected traffic454 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgely Tract RD over Trib of Dutch Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgely Tract RD over Trib of Dutch Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgely Tract RD over Trib of Dutch Fork Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Ridgely Tract RD over Trib of Dutch Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgely Tract RD over Trib of Dutch Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.