US Bridges

Strouds Run RD over Strouds Run

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · 1.35 Mi. West of TR 212 · Structure no. 0546526

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1951 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strouds Run RD over Strouds Run is a concrete slab carrying Strouds Run RD over Strouds Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 1971. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesStrouds Run RD
CrossesStrouds Run
Location1.35 Mi. West of TR 212
RouteCounty Highway C0020
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35418, -82.05925
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1951)
Projected traffic139 by 1971
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Strouds Run RD over Strouds Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Strouds Run RD over Strouds 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Strouds Run RD over Strouds Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1951 count).

How long is Strouds Run RD over Strouds Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Strouds Run RD over Strouds Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.