US Bridges

Jordan RD over Rapes Run

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · .45 Mi. N. of Ch 56 · Structure no. 6833977

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan RD over Rapes Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jordan RD over Rapes Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan RD
CrossesRapes Run
Location.45 Mi. N. of Ch 56
RouteCounty Highway T0421
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78765, -84.5016
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2015)
Projected traffic557 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan RD over Rapes Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Jordan RD over Rapes 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan RD over Rapes Run carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jordan RD over Rapes Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan RD over Rapes Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.