US Bridges

Richland Avenue over Coates Run

Good

Athens County, Ohio · .35 MI S of Hocking River · Structure no. 0560074

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,836
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland Avenue over Coates Run is a concrete slab carrying Richland Avenue over Coates Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,836 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,320 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRichland Avenue
CrossesCoates Run
Location.35 MI S of Hocking River
RouteCity Street 577
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31598, -82.10536
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,836 (2022)
Projected traffic21,320 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richland Avenue over Coates Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland Avenue over Coates Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Richland Avenue over Coates Run carry?

About 12,836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Richland Avenue over Coates Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Richland Avenue over Coates Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.