US Bridges

US 250 over Plum Run

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 1.37 MI E. of Jct.Sr 151 · Structure no. 3401537

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,496
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Plum Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 250 over Plum Run in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 74 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 5,496 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,628 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 250
CrossesPlum Run
Location1.37 MI E. of Jct.Sr 151
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37468, -81.24795
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,496 (2015)
Projected traffic7,628 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 over Plum Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 250 over Plum 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 US 250 over Plum Run carry?

About 5,496 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Plum Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Plum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.