US Bridges

Murdoch-Goshen Roa over Grog Run

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.89 MI S of SR 48 · Structure no. 8330530

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,070
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murdoch-Goshen Roa over Grog Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Murdoch-Goshen Roa over Grog Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 81 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 6 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,873 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMurdoch-Goshen Roa
CrossesGrog Run
Location0.89 MI S of SR 48
RouteCounty Highway C0313
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28009, -84.19966
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2015)
Projected traffic2,873 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murdoch-Goshen Roa over Grog Run built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Murdoch-Goshen Roa over Grog 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Murdoch-Goshen Roa over Grog Run carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Murdoch-Goshen Roa over Grog Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Murdoch-Goshen Roa over Grog Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.