US Bridges

S.R. 647 over Glenns Run

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 2.16 Mi.W. of SR 7 · Structure no. 0705349

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,783
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 647 over Glenns Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 647 over Glenns Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 647
CrossesGlenns Run
Location2.16 Mi.W. of SR 7
RouteState Highway 647
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10554, -80.74908
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,783 (2018)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 S.R. 647 over Glenns Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is S.R. 647 over Glenns Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 647 over Glenns Run carry?

About 1,783 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 647 over Glenns Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 647 over Glenns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.