US Bridges

SR 144 over Ross Run

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.6M S of JCT Usr 50 · Structure no. 0503061

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over Ross Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 144 over Ross Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 144
CrossesRoss Run
Location0.6M S of JCT Usr 50
RouteState Highway 144
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20185, -81.77089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic458 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 144 over Ross Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 144 over Ross 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144 over Ross Run carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over Ross Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144 over Ross Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.