US Bridges

Rapid Forge RD over Cliff Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.57 Mi. N of US-50 · Structure no. 7130139

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapid Forge RD over Cliff Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rapid Forge RD over Cliff Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRapid Forge RD
CrossesCliff Run
Location1.57 Mi. N of US-50
RouteCounty Highway C0001
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25359, -83.34626
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2015)
Projected traffic341 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rapid Forge RD over Cliff Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapid Forge RD over Cliff Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rapid Forge RD over Cliff Run carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rapid Forge RD over Cliff Run?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rapid Forge RD over Cliff Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.