US Bridges

Old Rainer RD CR 3 over Buckeye Fork

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 100 Ft East SR 345 · Structure no. 6430074

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rainer RD CR 3 over Buckeye Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Rainer RD CR 3 over Buckeye Fork in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Rainer RD CR 3
CrossesBuckeye Fork
Location100 Ft East SR 345
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79996, -82.13898
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2015)
Projected traffic389 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Rainer RD CR 3 over Buckeye Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rainer RD CR 3 over Buckeye Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Rainer RD CR 3 over Buckeye Fork carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Rainer RD CR 3 over Buckeye Fork?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rainer RD CR 3 over Buckeye Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.