US Bridges

County Road 4 over Br Rainbow Ck Hendersho

Poor

Washington County, Ohio · 10.19 MI NW of JCT SR 7 · Structure no. 8439443

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
331
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Br Rainbow Ck Hendersho is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 4 over Br Rainbow Ck Hendersho in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesBr Rainbow Ck Hendersho
Location10.19 MI NW of JCT SR 7
RouteCounty Highway C0004
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49659, -81.56941
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2015)
Projected traffic459 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 4 over Br Rainbow Ck Hendersho built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 4 over Br Rainbow Ck Hendersho 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 4 over Br Rainbow Ck Hendersho carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Br Rainbow Ck Hendersho?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Br Rainbow Ck Hendersho?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.