US Bridges

SR-4 over Lake Run

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · 1.66MI.S. of Jct. SR-161 · Structure no. 1100203

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,540
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Lake Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-4 over Lake Run in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,914 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-4
CrossesLake Run
Location1.66MI.S. of Jct. SR-161
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09269, -83.52335
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2015)
Projected traffic4,914 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-4 over Lake Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-4 over Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Lake Run carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Lake Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Lake Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.