US Bridges

SR 221 over Town Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 2.28MI S of SR 125 · Structure no. 0802972

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 221 over Town Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 221 over Town 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 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 221
CrossesTown Run
Location2.28MI S of SR 125
RouteState Highway 221
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84925, -83.92256
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Town Run built?

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

What condition is SR 221 over Town 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 221 over Town Run carry?

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

How long is SR 221 over Town Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 221 over Town Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.