US Bridges

Poston Station RD over Hamley Run

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · At Township Line · Structure no. 0535036

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,419
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poston Station RD over Hamley Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poston Station RD over Hamley Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,419 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPoston Station RD
CrossesHamley Run
LocationAt Township Line
RouteCounty Highway C0110
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37925, -82.17461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,419 (2015)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Poston Station RD over Hamley Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poston Station RD over Hamley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Poston Station RD over Hamley Run carry?

About 1,419 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Poston Station RD over Hamley Run?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Poston Station RD over Hamley Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.