US Bridges

Long Run RD over Long Run River

FairPosted for load

Athens County, Ohio · 0.36 MI North of TR84 · Structure no. 0549509

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Run RD over Long Run River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Run RD over Long Run River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Run RD
CrossesLong Run River
Location0.36 MI North of TR84
RouteCounty Highway C0025
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26789, -82.03964
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2015)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Run RD over Long Run River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Run RD over Long Run River 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 Long Run RD over Long Run River carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Long Run RD over Long Run River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Long Run RD over Long Run River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.