US Bridges

Ch 16 over Glenns Run

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.02 MI W of JCT Ch 4 · Structure no. 0733653

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 16 over Glenns Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 16 over Glenns Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 68 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 574 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 16
CrossesGlenns Run
Location0.02 MI W of JCT Ch 4
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11929, -80.71902
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2015)
Projected traffic797 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 16 over Glenns Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ch 16 over Glenns 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 16 over Glenns Run carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 16 over Glenns Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 16 over Glenns Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.