US Bridges

SR 96 over Town Run

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.26 Miles East of SR-60 · Structure no. 0303984

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Town Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 96 over Town Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 96
CrossesTown Run
Location0.26 Miles East of SR-60
RouteState Highway 96
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86856, -82.31021
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2015)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 96 over Town Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 over Town 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 96 over Town Run carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over Town Run?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 96 over Town Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.