Valley Street over Congress Run
FairAthens County, Ohio · 0.01 MI S of Mason ST · Structure no. 0530379
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1973 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Street over Congress Run is a concrete slab carrying Valley Street over Congress Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 1993. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Street over Congress Run built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Street over Congress 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 Valley Street over Congress Run carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Valley Street over Congress Run?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Street over Congress Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.