US Bridges

Rome So Rd. over Unnamed Ditch

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N of Chesrown · Structure no. 7030797

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rome So Rd. over Unnamed Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rome So Rd. over Unnamed Ditch in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRome So Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location0.1 Mi. N of Chesrown
RouteCounty Highway C0076
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87039, -82.53275
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2015)
Projected traffic521 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rome So Rd. over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Rome So Rd. over Unnamed Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rome So Rd. over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rome So Rd. over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rome So Rd. over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.