West Junction RD over Closed
PoorClosed to trafficRoss County, Ohio · At Raysville RD · Structure no. 7144792
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Junction RD over Closed is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Junction RD over Closed in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Junction RD over Closed built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is West Junction RD over Closed in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does West Junction RD over Closed carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Junction RD over Closed?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Junction RD over Closed?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.