US Bridges

Mcdermott-Pond Crk over Mcderm-Pn Crk Rd(jacq Rn

FairPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 00.01 Mi. N of SR73 · Structure no. 7331185

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
544
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdermott-Pond Crk over Mcderm-Pn Crk Rd(jacq Rn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdermott-Pond Crk over Mcderm-Pn Crk Rd(jacq Rn in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMcdermott-Pond Crk
CrossesMcderm-Pn Crk Rd(jacq Rn
Location00.01 Mi. N of SR73
RouteCounty Highway CR046
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81404, -83.06707
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2015)
Projected traffic755 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdermott-Pond Crk over Mcderm-Pn Crk Rd(jacq Rn built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Mcdermott-Pond Crk over Mcderm-Pn Crk Rd(jacq Rn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdermott-Pond Crk over Mcderm-Pn Crk Rd(jacq Rn carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcdermott-Pond Crk over Mcderm-Pn Crk Rd(jacq Rn?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdermott-Pond Crk over Mcderm-Pn Crk Rd(jacq Rn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.