US Bridges

Richland RD over Glady Run

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 0.43 MI E of Simison · Structure no. 2932741

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland RD over Glady Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richland RD over Glady Run in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichland RD
CrossesGlady Run
Location0.43 MI E of Simison
RouteCounty Highway T0132
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62804, -84.00255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Richland RD over Glady Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Richland RD over Glady 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Richland RD over Glady Run carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Richland RD over Glady Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Richland RD over Glady Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.