US Bridges

Risher Road over Duck Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.14 MI West of CH83C · Structure no. 7835249

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Risher Road over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Risher Road over Duck Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRisher Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.14 MI West of CH83C
RouteCounty Highway C108B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22667, -80.8825
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2016)
Projected traffic998 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$443,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Risher Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Risher Road over Duck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Risher Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Risher Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Risher Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.