US Bridges

BER-36 Lawrence ST over Baldwin Run(lawrence St)

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W of S. Ewing St. · Structure no. 2332361

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-36 Lawrence ST over Baldwin Run(lawrence St) is a concrete continuous slab carrying BER-36 Lawrence ST over Baldwin Run(lawrence St) in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,249 by 1994. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBER-36 Lawrence ST
CrossesBaldwin Run(lawrence St)
Location0.4 MI W of S. Ewing St.
RouteCity Street M0300
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70874, -82.58403
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1974)
Projected traffic1,249 by 1994
Trucks8%
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 BER-36 Lawrence ST over Baldwin Run(lawrence St) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is BER-36 Lawrence ST over Baldwin Run(lawrence St) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does BER-36 Lawrence ST over Baldwin Run(lawrence St) carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1974 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BER-36 Lawrence ST over Baldwin Run(lawrence St)?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns BER-36 Lawrence ST over Baldwin Run(lawrence St)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.