US Bridges

Berger RD over Big Run(berger)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.9 MI E.Of Richardson RD · Structure no. 2534460

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berger RD over Big Run(berger) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Berger RD over Big Run(berger) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerger RD
CrossesBig Run(berger)
Location0.9 MI E.Of Richardson RD
RouteCounty Highway T0227
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81523, -82.85335
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Berger RD over Big Run(berger) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berger RD over Big Run(berger) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Berger RD over Big Run(berger) carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Berger RD over Big Run(berger)?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Berger RD over Big Run(berger)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.