US Bridges

County Road 94 over Br over Rock Swale

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · .6 MI N of JCT CR 162 · Structure no. 5131847

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 94 over Br over Rock Swale is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 94 over Br over Rock Swale in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 125 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 6 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 1,983 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 94
CrossesBr over Rock Swale
Location.6 MI N of JCT CR 162
RouteCounty Highway C094C
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62, -83.16333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 County Road 94 over Br over Rock Swale built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is County Road 94 over Br over Rock Swale 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 94 over Br over Rock Swale carry?

About 1,983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 94 over Br over Rock Swale?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 94 over Br over Rock Swale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.