US Bridges

Can Twp RD 223 over Buckley Run

Poor

Athens County, Ohio · 1 Mile N. of US 50 · Structure no. 0546313

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Can Twp RD 223 over Buckley Run is a steel culvert carrying Can Twp RD 223 over Buckley Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCan Twp RD 223
CrossesBuckley Run
Location1 Mile N. of US 50
RouteCounty Highway T0223
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3183, -81.95904
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Can Twp RD 223 over Buckley Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Can Twp RD 223 over Buckley Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Can Twp RD 223 over Buckley Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Can Twp RD 223 over Buckley Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Can Twp RD 223 over Buckley Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.