US Bridges

SR 309 over Over RIC-030-0894

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 2.50 Miles East of SR 430 · Structure no. 7001894

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,499
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 309 over Over RIC-030-0894 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 309 over Over RIC-030-0894 in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,633 by 2035. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 309
CrossesOver RIC-030-0894
Location2.50 Miles East of SR 430
RouteState Highway 309
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77409, -82.56851
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,499 (2015)
Projected traffic7,633 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 309 over Over RIC-030-0894 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 309 over Over RIC-030-0894 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 SR 309 over Over RIC-030-0894 carry?

About 5,499 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 309 over Over RIC-030-0894?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 309 over Over RIC-030-0894?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.