US Bridges

Halderman RD over Ridenour Run

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1st Br E Ofsr 503 · Structure no. 6830250

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halderman RD over Ridenour Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Halderman RD over Ridenour Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 105 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHalderman RD
CrossesRidenour Run
Location1st Br E Ofsr 503
RouteCounty Highway C0097
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70794, -84.52703
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2015)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2035
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 Halderman RD over Ridenour Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Halderman RD over Ridenour 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Halderman RD over Ridenour Run carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Halderman RD over Ridenour Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Halderman RD over Ridenour Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.