US Bridges

SR 31 over Gander Run

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · 1.5 South of Kenton · Structure no. 3300315

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,514
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 31 over Gander Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 31 over Gander Run in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,265 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 31
CrossesGander Run
Location1.5 South of Kenton
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61873, -83.5895
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2018)
Projected traffic6,265 by 2038
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 31 over Gander Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 31 over Gander 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 31 over Gander Run carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 31 over Gander Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 31 over Gander Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.