US Bridges

Trenton Franklin over Long Run

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .5 MI N of CR 93 · Structure no. 0930822

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,550
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenton Franklin over Long Run is a concrete slab carrying Trenton Franklin over Long Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,968 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTrenton Franklin
CrossesLong Run
Location.5 MI N of CR 93
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50673, -84.42497
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2018)
Projected traffic8,968 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Trenton Franklin over Long Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trenton Franklin over Long 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 Trenton Franklin over Long Run carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Trenton Franklin over Long Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Trenton Franklin over Long Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.