SR 97 over Branch Horse Tail Run
FairAshland County, Ohio · 1.07 MI W SR 3 · Structure no. 0304018
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 679
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 97 over Branch Horse Tail Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 97 over Branch Horse Tail Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 679 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 97 over Branch Horse Tail Run built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 97 over Branch Horse Tail 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 97 over Branch Horse Tail Run carry?
About 679 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 97 over Branch Horse Tail Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 97 over Branch Horse Tail Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.