US Bridges

Straub Rd. over Unnamed Branch

FairPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 100FT W. of Woodville Rd. · Structure no. 7033869

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
883
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straub Rd. over Unnamed Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Straub Rd. over Unnamed Branch in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStraub Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location100FT W. of Woodville Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0312
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71388, -82.49941
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2015)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Straub Rd. over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straub Rd. over Unnamed Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Straub Rd. over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Straub Rd. over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Straub Rd. over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.