US Bridges

CR-281 Trimble RD over Over RIC-030 -0978

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · USR30 at Trimble RD · Structure no. 7001088

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,118
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-281 Trimble RD over Over RIC-030 -0978 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-281 Trimble RD over Over RIC-030 -0978 in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 62 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 10,118 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,489 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-281 Trimble RD
CrossesOver RIC-030 -0978
LocationUSR30 at Trimble RD
RouteCity Street 281
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7743, -82.55173
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,118 (2015)
Projected traffic36,489 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-281 Trimble RD over Over RIC-030 -0978 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CR-281 Trimble RD over Over RIC-030 -0978 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR-281 Trimble RD over Over RIC-030 -0978 carry?

About 10,118 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-281 Trimble RD over Over RIC-030 -0978?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns CR-281 Trimble RD over Over RIC-030 -0978?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.