US Bridges

County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Hup

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 2.54 MI N of JCT SR 60 · Structure no. 8430659

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Hup is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Hup in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 years old, older 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 76
CrossesCats Creek * Hup
Location2.54 MI N of JCT SR 60
RouteCounty Highway C0076
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56439, -81.51676
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2015)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Hup built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Hup 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 * Hup carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 76 over Cats Creek * Hup?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.