US Bridges

SR 588 over Ryan Run

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi.W. Jct. SR 588 · Structure no. 2700875

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,285
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 588 over Ryan Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 588 over Ryan Run in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5,285 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,336 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 588
CrossesRyan Run
Location1.2 Mi.W. Jct. SR 588
RouteState Highway 588
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85682, -82.33126
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,285 (2015)
Projected traffic7,336 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 588 over Ryan Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 588 over Ryan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 588 over Ryan Run carry?

About 5,285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 588 over Ryan Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 588 over Ryan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.