US Bridges

Pennyroyal RD over Tributary of Waugh Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .15 Mi. S of Westfall RD · Structure no. 7138849

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennyroyal RD over Tributary of Waugh Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pennyroyal RD over Tributary of Waugh Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPennyroyal RD
CrossesTributary of Waugh Run
Location.15 Mi. S of Westfall RD
RouteCounty Highway T0131
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47679, -83.08724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2015)
Projected traffic121 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pennyroyal RD over Tributary of Waugh Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pennyroyal RD over Tributary 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 Pennyroyal RD over Tributary of Waugh Run carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pennyroyal RD over Tributary of Waugh Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pennyroyal RD over Tributary of Waugh Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.