US Bridges

CR 28 Bashan over Shade River

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.834 Mile N. of T113 · Structure no. 5332575

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
345
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 Bashan over Shade River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 28 Bashan over Shade River in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28 Bashan
CrossesShade River
Location0.834 Mile N. of T113
RouteCounty Highway C0028
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09598, -81.86347
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2015)
Projected traffic479 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 CR 28 Bashan over Shade River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 28 Bashan over Shade River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 Bashan over Shade River carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 Bashan over Shade River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 Bashan over Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.