US Bridges

SR 251 over Solomon Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 1.67 KM N of US 50 · Structure no. 0803049

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,189
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 251 over Solomon Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 251 over Solomon Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 251
CrossesSolomon Run
Location1.67 KM N of US 50
RouteState Highway 251
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20604, -83.89463
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 251 over Solomon Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 251 over Solomon 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 251 over Solomon Run carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 251 over Solomon Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns SR 251 over Solomon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.