US Bridges

W. Elkt Gifford RD over Giffords Branch

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1st W of SR 122 · Structure no. 6832423

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Elkt Gifford RD over Giffords Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Elkt Gifford RD over Giffords Branch in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 5 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Elkt Gifford RD
CrossesGiffords Branch
Location1st W of SR 122
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58252, -84.50883
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W. Elkt Gifford RD over Giffords Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is W. Elkt Gifford RD over Giffords Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does W. Elkt Gifford RD over Giffords Branch carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W. Elkt Gifford RD over Giffords Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. Elkt Gifford RD over Giffords Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.