US Bridges

Peterson Rd. over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 0.1MI N of Mt 21ON Rd. · Structure no. 7033036

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peterson Rd. over Unnamed Stream is a concrete slab carrying Peterson Rd. over Unnamed Stream in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeterson Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.1MI N of Mt 21ON Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0295
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74356, -82.43091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Peterson Rd. over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Peterson Rd. over Unnamed Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Peterson Rd. over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Peterson Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Peterson Rd. over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.