US Bridges

Pen RD CO RD 8 over Center Branch Rush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · 650 Ft West CR 105 · Structure no. 6430244

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pen RD CO RD 8 over Center Branch Rush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Pen RD CO RD 8 over Center Branch Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPen RD CO RD 8
CrossesCenter Branch Rush Creek
Location650 Ft West CR 105
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73369, -82.34097
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pen RD CO RD 8 over Center Branch Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pen RD CO RD 8 over Center Branch Rush Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pen RD CO RD 8 over Center Branch Rush Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pen RD CO RD 8 over Center Branch Rush Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pen RD CO RD 8 over Center Branch Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.