US Bridges

Ch 10 over Steep Run

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.02 MI E of JCT Ch 4 Lt · Structure no. 0735280

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,436
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 10 over Steep Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 10 over Steep Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 6,436 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,933 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 10
CrossesSteep Run
Location0.02 MI E of JCT Ch 4 Lt
RouteCounty Highway C0010
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10717, -80.84119
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,436 (2015)
Projected traffic8,933 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 10 over Steep Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 10 over Steep 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 10 over Steep Run carry?

About 6,436 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ch 10 over Steep Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 10 over Steep Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.