US Bridges

County Road 140 over Gander Run

Good

Hardin County, Ohio · .4 MI E of Jct. of SR 31 · Structure no. 3346129

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,629
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 140 over Gander Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 140 over Gander Run in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,261 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 140
CrossesGander Run
Location.4 MI E of Jct. of SR 31
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63283, -83.59112
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2015)
Projected traffic2,261 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 140 over Gander Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 140 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 140 over Gander Run carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 140 over Gander Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 140 over Gander Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.