US Bridges

Lohr RD over Unnamed Branch Clear for

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.5 So. of Bloomingroove · Structure no. 7032218

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lohr RD over Unnamed Branch Clear for is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lohr RD over Unnamed Branch Clear for in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLohr RD
CrossesUnnamed Branch Clear for
Location0.5 So. of Bloomingroove
RouteCounty Highway T0045
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7113, -82.68913
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2015)
Projected traffic261 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$20 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lohr RD over Unnamed Branch Clear for built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Lohr RD over Unnamed Branch Clear for 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lohr RD over Unnamed Branch Clear for carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lohr RD over Unnamed Branch Clear for?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lohr RD over Unnamed Branch Clear for?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.