US Bridges

Ganges Five Pts RD over Friends Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 2 MI NW of SR 13 · Structure no. 7031794

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
724
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ganges Five Pts RD over Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ganges Five Pts RD over Friends Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 724 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGanges Five Pts RD
CrossesFriends Creek
Location2 MI NW of SR 13
RouteCounty Highway C0207
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87087, -82.53664
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2020)
Projected traffic883 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ganges Five Pts RD over Friends Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ganges Five Pts RD over Friends Creek 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 Ganges Five Pts RD over Friends Creek carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ganges Five Pts RD over Friends Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ganges Five Pts RD over Friends Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.