US Bridges

County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Huc

Poor

Washington County, Ohio · 3.82 MI N of JCT CO RD 4 · Structure no. 8431620

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Huc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Huc in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 79
CrossesBr Rainbow Ck * Huc
Location3.82 MI N of JCT CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway C0079
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49828, -81.52545
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 * Huc built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.