US Bridges

Halderman RD over Ridenour Run

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 1st Bridge W of ST Rt 503 · Structure no. 6838596

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halderman RD over Ridenour Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Halderman RD over Ridenour Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2036. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHalderman RD
CrossesRidenour Run
Location1st Bridge W of ST Rt 503
RouteCounty Highway C0097
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70785, -84.53943
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halderman RD over Ridenour Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halderman RD over Ridenour Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Halderman RD over Ridenour Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Halderman RD over Ridenour Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Halderman RD over Ridenour Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.