US Bridges

S.R. 257 over Moors Run

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.23 MI S of SR 37 · Structure no. 2103125

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,839
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 257 over Moors Run is a concrete slab carrying S.R. 257 over Moors Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,553 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 257
CrossesMoors Run
Location0.23 MI S of SR 37
RouteState Highway 257
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31829, -83.17456
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2015)
Projected traffic2,553 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S.R. 257 over Moors Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 257 over Moors 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 257 over Moors Run carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 257 over Moors Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 257 over Moors Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.