US Bridges

SR 285 over Over Infirmary Run

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .1 M S of JCT SR 265 · Structure no. 3005194

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over Over Infirmary Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 285 over Over Infirmary Run in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285
CrossesOver Infirmary Run
Location.1 M S of JCT SR 265
RouteState Highway 285
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98761, -81.45943
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2015)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 285 over Over Infirmary Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 over Over Infirmary 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 over Over Infirmary Run carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over Over Infirmary Run?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over Over Infirmary Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.