US Bridges

West 4th Street over Over RIC-309-0821

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 1.77 Miles East of SR 430 · Structure no. 7001770

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,876
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 4th Street over Over RIC-309-0821 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 4th Street over Over RIC-309-0821 in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8,876 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,264 by 2035. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 4th Street
CrossesOver RIC-309-0821
Location1.77 Miles East of SR 430
RouteCity Street 309
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77104, -82.58201
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,876 (2015)
Projected traffic15,264 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 4th Street over Over RIC-309-0821 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 4th Street over Over RIC-309-0821 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West 4th Street over Over RIC-309-0821 carry?

About 8,876 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West 4th Street over Over RIC-309-0821?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns West 4th Street over Over RIC-309-0821?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.