US Bridges

Steamtown Rd. over Horseshoe Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of Whipple Rd. · Structure no. 2137130

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steamtown Rd. over Horseshoe Run is a concrete culvert carrying Steamtown Rd. over Horseshoe Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSteamtown Rd.
CrossesHorseshoe Run
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Whipple Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0224
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37583, -83.01514
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Steamtown Rd. over Horseshoe Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steamtown Rd. over Horseshoe 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Steamtown Rd. over Horseshoe Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Steamtown Rd. over Horseshoe Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Steamtown Rd. over Horseshoe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.