US Bridges

Teens Run RD over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Gallia County, Ohio · 200E.OF SR.218 · Structure no. 2738961

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
391
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teens Run RD over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teens Run RD over Stream in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 391 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTeens Run RD
CrossesStream
Location200E.OF SR.218
RouteCounty Highway CO100
StateOhio
Coordinates38.68322, -82.26969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2019)
Projected traffic185 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Teens Run RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Teens Run RD over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Teens Run RD over Stream carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Teens Run RD over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Teens Run RD over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.