US Bridges

Carriage Hill Dr. over Coates Run

Good

Athens County, Ohio · Corner of Carriage Hill · Structure no. 0560308

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carriage Hill Dr. over Coates Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carriage Hill Dr. over Coates Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 58 years old, older 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCarriage Hill Dr.
CrossesCoates Run
LocationCorner of Carriage Hill
RouteCity Street 80271
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3121, -82.10387
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2015)
Projected traffic720 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carriage Hill Dr. over Coates Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Carriage Hill Dr. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Carriage Hill Dr. over Coates Run carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carriage Hill Dr. over Coates Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carriage Hill Dr. over Coates Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.