US Bridges

County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Clar

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 1 MI S. of JCT CR 60 · Structure no. 8439567

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Clar is a concrete frame carrying County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Clar in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 84 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 * Clar
Location1 MI S. of JCT CR 60
RouteCounty Highway C0079
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5098, -81.52462
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed1.2 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 * Clar built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 79 over Br Rainbow Ck * Clar 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 * Clar carry?

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

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.