US Bridges

County RD 25 over Long Run

Poor

Athens County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. North of CR42 · Structure no. 0549525

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 25 over Long Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 25 over Long Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 years old, older 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 25
CrossesLong Run
Location0.2 Mi. North of CR42
RouteCounty Highway C0025
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25221, -82.0252
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 25 over Long Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County RD 25 over Long 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 County RD 25 over Long Run carry?

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

How long is County RD 25 over Long Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 25 over Long Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.