US Bridges

Moores Run Road over Moores Run

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Adams County, Ohio · 1.5 MI W of JCT SR 247 · Structure no. 0130699

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Run Road over Moores Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores Run Road over Moores Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMoores Run Road
CrossesMoores Run
Location1.5 MI W of JCT SR 247
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73904, -83.542
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Moores Run Road over Moores Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Moores Run Road over Moores Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Moores Run Road over Moores Run carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Moores Run Road over Moores Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Run Road over Moores Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.