US Bridges

SR 356 over Grass Run

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 1M S of JCT SR 681 · Structure no. 0504084

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 356 over Grass Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 356 over Grass Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 356
CrossesGrass Run
Location1M S of JCT SR 681
RouteState Highway 356
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32411, -82.2648
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2015)
Projected traffic243 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 356 over Grass Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 356 over Grass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 356 over Grass Run carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 356 over Grass Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 356 over Grass Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.