US Bridges

Kauffman Road over Pleasant Run

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · .05 MI S of Burton Road · Structure no. 1131249

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
856
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kauffman Road over Pleasant Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kauffman Road over Pleasant Run in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 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 856 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,188 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKauffman Road
CrossesPleasant Run
Location.05 MI S of Burton Road
RouteCounty Highway T0153
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19, -83.56667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2015)
Projected traffic1,188 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 Kauffman Road over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Kauffman Road over Pleasant 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kauffman Road over Pleasant Run carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kauffman Road over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kauffman Road over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.