US Bridges

County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Tulliu

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 3.16 MI NW of JCT CO RD 4 · Structure no. 8431701

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Tulliu is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Tulliu in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 79
CrossesBr Rainbow Ck * Tulliu
Location3.16 MI NW of JCT CO RD 4
RouteCounty Highway C0079
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4903, -81.5282
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed—
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 * Tulliu built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Tulliu 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 September 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.