US Bridges

Armstrong Road over Buck Run

Good

Adams County, Ohio · Just East of JCT SR 247 · Structure no. 0137154

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong Road over Buck Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Armstrong Road over Buck Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 49 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesArmstrong Road
CrossesBuck Run
LocationJust East of JCT SR 247
RouteCounty Highway 0C37D
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96934, -83.57115
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Armstrong Road over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Armstrong Road over Buck 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 Armstrong Road over Buck Run carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Armstrong Road over Buck Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong Road over Buck Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.