US Bridges

Gorsuch RD over Duncan Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. E. of Miller-Paul · Structure no. 2133776

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorsuch RD over Duncan Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Gorsuch RD over Duncan Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGorsuch RD
CrossesDuncan Run
Location0.4 Mi. E. of Miller-Paul
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15122, -82.82103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Gorsuch RD over Duncan Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gorsuch RD over Duncan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gorsuch RD over Duncan Run carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gorsuch RD over Duncan Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gorsuch RD over Duncan Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.