US Bridges

SR 603 over Brindle Run

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .20 MI N US 42 · Structure no. 0306061

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 603 over Brindle Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 603 over Brindle Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,556 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 603
CrossesBrindle Run
Location.20 MI N US 42
RouteState Highway 603
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82394, -82.3963
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2015)
Projected traffic1,556 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 603 over Brindle Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 603 over Brindle 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 603 over Brindle Run carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 603 over Brindle Run?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 603 over Brindle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.