US Bridges

Merchant Rd. over N. Branch Eversole Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. E of Concord Rd. · Structure no. 2135167

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merchant Rd. over N. Branch Eversole Run is a concrete culvert carrying Merchant Rd. over N. Branch Eversole Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMerchant Rd.
CrossesN. Branch Eversole Run
Location0.3 Mi. E of Concord Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0133
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18397, -83.15408
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Merchant Rd. over N. Branch Eversole Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merchant Rd. over N. Branch Eversole 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Merchant Rd. over N. Branch Eversole Run carry?

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

How long is Merchant Rd. over N. Branch Eversole Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Merchant Rd. over N. Branch Eversole Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.