US Bridges

County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Rauc

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 4.31 MI N of JCT CO RD 4 · Structure no. 8431108

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Rauc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Rauc in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 79
CrossesBr Rainbow Ck * Rauc
Location4.31 MI N of JCT CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway C0079
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50394, -81.52856
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Rauc built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Rauc 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Rauc carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Rauc?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Rauc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.