US Bridges

SR 541 over Over Birds Run

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 50 W of JCT SR 658 · Structure no. 3006034

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
691
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Over Birds Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 541 over Over Birds Run in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 541
CrossesOver Birds Run
Location50 W of JCT SR 658
RouteState Highway 541
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16934, -81.64814
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2015)
Projected traffic959 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 541 over Over Birds Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over Over Birds 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 SR 541 over Over Birds Run carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Over Birds Run?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Over Birds Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.