US Bridges

W. Court Street over Dugan Run

PoorPosted for load

Champaign County, Ohio · 120 Ft E. of Russell Str. · Structure no. 1160274

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,411
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Court Street over Dugan Run is a concrete tee beam carrying W. Court Street over Dugan Run in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,411 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,468 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Court Street
CrossesDugan Run
Location120 Ft E. of Russell Str.
RouteCity Street 123
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10944, -83.75639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,411 (2018)
Projected traffic1,468 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Court Street over Dugan Run built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Court Street over Dugan Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does W. Court Street over Dugan Run carry?

About 1,411 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W. Court Street over Dugan Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns W. Court Street over Dugan Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.