US Bridges

Walters RD 981 over Conser Run

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S C402 · Structure no. 1537989

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
895
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walters RD 981 over Conser Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walters RD 981 over Conser Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalters RD 981
CrossesConser Run
Location0.1 MI S C402
RouteCounty Highway T0981
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76466, -81.02093
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2015)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Walters RD 981 over Conser Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Walters RD 981 over Conser 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Walters RD 981 over Conser Run carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Walters RD 981 over Conser Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Walters RD 981 over Conser Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.