US Bridges

County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Wickens

Good

Washington County, Ohio · .95 MI N. of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 8430625

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Wickens is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Wickens in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 76
CrossesCats Creek * Wickens
Location.95 MI N. of JCT SR 60
RouteCounty Highway C0076
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5444, -81.5178
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2019)
Projected traffic183 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 76 over Cats Creek * Wickens built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Wickens 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Wickens carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Wickens?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Wickens?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.