US Bridges

CR 4 over Glenns Run

PoorPosted for load

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR 16 · Structure no. 0734160

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,054
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 over Glenns Run is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 4 over Glenns Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4
CrossesGlenns Run
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CR 16
RouteCounty Highway C0004
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11674, -80.72198
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2015)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 4 over Glenns Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4 over Glenns Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4 over Glenns Run carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 over Glenns Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4 over Glenns Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.