US Bridges

Wintersteen Run RD over Wintersteen Run

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Ohio · 2 MI NE of JCT SR 125 · Structure no. 0136425

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wintersteen Run RD over Wintersteen Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wintersteen Run RD over Wintersteen Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWintersteen Run RD
CrossesWintersteen Run
Location2 MI NE of JCT SR 125
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.78039, -83.31018
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Wintersteen Run RD over Wintersteen Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Wintersteen Run RD over Wintersteen 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 Wintersteen Run RD over Wintersteen Run carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wintersteen Run RD over Wintersteen Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Wintersteen Run RD over Wintersteen Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.