US Bridges

Covered Bridge RD over 1.3ML N of Meigs CR

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 1.3MILES N of Meigs CR 4W · Structure no. 8235961

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge RD over 1.3ML N of Meigs CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Covered Bridge RD over 1.3ML N of Meigs CR in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge RD
Crosses1.3ML N of Meigs CR
Location1.3MILES N of Meigs CR 4W
RouteCounty Highway T004W
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04792, -82.37642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2015)
Projected traffic140 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Covered Bridge RD over 1.3ML N of Meigs CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge RD over 1.3ML N of Meigs CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over 1.3ML N of Meigs CR carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge RD over 1.3ML N of Meigs CR?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge RD over 1.3ML N of Meigs CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.