US Bridges

SR 221 over Dry Run

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 3.92 MI N of US 52 · Structure no. 0802883

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 221 over Dry Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 221 over Dry Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 221
CrossesDry Run
Location3.92 MI N of US 52
RouteState Highway 221
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83639, -83.94483
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 221 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 221 over Dry 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 SR 221 over Dry Run carry?

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

How long is SR 221 over Dry Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 221 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.