US Bridges

Davis Road over Town Run

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S.Of Mid.Rowsburg · Structure no. 0360023

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
846
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Town Run is a concrete frame carrying Davis Road over Town Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Road
CrossesTown Run
Location0.1 MI S.Of Mid.Rowsburg
RouteCity Street 853
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87076, -82.28845
Functional classUrban 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.
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 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2022)
Projected traffic1,174 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over Town Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road 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 Davis Road over Town Run carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Davis Road over Town Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Road over Town Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.