US Bridges

State Route 221 over Boat Run

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 25587 MI N of US 52 · Structure no. 0802719

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 221 over Boat Run is a concrete frame carrying State Route 221 over Boat Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesState Route 221
CrossesBoat Run
Location25587 MI N of US 52
RouteState Highway 221
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.80868, -83.96019
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2015)
Projected traffic269 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 221 over Boat Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 221 over Boat 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 State Route 221 over Boat Run carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 221 over Boat Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 221 over Boat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.