US Bridges

Adney RD over Strong Run

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .97 MI E of SR 160 · Structure no. 2739747

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adney RD over Strong Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adney RD over Strong Run in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAdney RD
CrossesStrong Run
Location.97 MI E of SR 160
RouteCounty Highway CO133
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01475, -82.33594
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Adney RD over Strong Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Adney RD over Strong Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Adney RD over Strong Run carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Adney RD over Strong Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Adney RD over Strong Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.