US Bridges

Westfall RD over Branch of Waugh Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 3.66 Mi. NE of CR 550 · Structure no. 7136692

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
967
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfall RD over Branch of Waugh Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westfall RD over Branch of Waugh Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 84 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWestfall RD
CrossesBranch of Waugh Run
Location3.66 Mi. NE of CR 550
RouteCounty Highway C0101
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43983, -83.12509
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2015)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Westfall RD over Branch of Waugh Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Westfall RD over Branch of Waugh 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Westfall RD over Branch of Waugh Run carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Westfall RD over Branch of Waugh Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Westfall RD over Branch of Waugh Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.