US Bridges

Beautiful Ridge RD over Gilmore Run

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.87 MI W. of SR 7 · Structure no. 5632226

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beautiful Ridge RD over Gilmore Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beautiful Ridge RD over Gilmore Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBeautiful Ridge RD
CrossesGilmore Run
Location0.87 MI W. of SR 7
RouteCounty Highway C0026
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7277, -80.85794
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2015)
Projected traffic232 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Beautiful Ridge RD over Gilmore Run built?

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

What condition is Beautiful Ridge RD over Gilmore Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Beautiful Ridge RD over Gilmore Run carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beautiful Ridge RD over Gilmore Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Beautiful Ridge RD over Gilmore Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.