US Bridges

State Route 9 over Ross Run

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. S. of Has Co.Line · Structure no. 0701270

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,848
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 9 over Ross Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 9 over Ross Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,848 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 9
CrossesRoss Run
Location0.3 Mi. S. of Has Co.Line
RouteState Highway 9
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15455, -80.971
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,848 (2015)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 9 over Ross Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 9 over Ross 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 9 over Ross Run carry?

About 1,848 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 9 over Ross Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 9 over Ross Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.