US Bridges

County Road 9 over Eightmile Ck * Eightmil

Poor

Washington County, Ohio · 3.87 MI East of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 8430330

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,624
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Eightmile Ck * Eightmil is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 9 over Eightmile Ck * Eightmil in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,254 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesEightmile Ck * Eightmil
Location3.87 MI East of JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41496, -81.35604
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck81 ft (24.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2015)
Projected traffic2,254 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County Road 9 over Eightmile Ck * Eightmil built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Eightmile Ck * Eightmil 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Eightmile Ck * Eightmil carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Eightmile Ck * Eightmil?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Eightmile Ck * Eightmil?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.