US Bridges

Johnsons Run Road over Johnsons Run

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 1.2M from Churn Creek RD · Structure no. 0134864

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnsons Run Road over Johnsons Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnsons Run Road over Johnsons Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 years old, older 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJohnsons Run Road
CrossesJohnsons Run
Location1.2M from Churn Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway C180C
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.73054, -83.32584
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2015)
Projected traffic58 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 Johnsons Run Road over Johnsons Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Johnsons Run Road over Johnsons Run 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 October 2024.

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

About 42 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Johnsons Run Road over Johnsons Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Johnsons Run Road over Johnsons Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.