US Bridges

Watt Hill Road over Stream-Unnamed Trib.

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 0.06 MI South CR 3 Int. · Structure no. 6431666

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watt Hill Road over Stream-Unnamed Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watt Hill Road over Stream-Unnamed Trib. in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWatt Hill Road
CrossesStream-Unnamed Trib.
Location0.06 MI South CR 3 Int.
RouteCounty Highway C0049
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79989, -82.08621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watt Hill Road over Stream-Unnamed Trib. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watt Hill Road over Stream-Unnamed Trib. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Watt Hill Road over Stream-Unnamed Trib. carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Watt Hill Road over Stream-Unnamed Trib.?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Watt Hill Road over Stream-Unnamed Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.