US Bridges

US 250 over Edington Run Tappan Lake

Good

Harrison County, Ohio · 1.48 MI West of JCT SR646 · Structure no. 3401650

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,786
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Edington Run Tappan Lake is a concrete slab carrying US 250 over Edington Run Tappan Lake in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 79 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 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 4,786 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,643 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 250
CrossesEdington Run Tappan Lake
Location1.48 MI West of JCT SR646
RouteU.S. Route 250
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33505, -81.16654
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,786 (2015)
Projected traffic6,643 by 2035
Trucks23%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 250 over Edington Run Tappan Lake built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 250 over Edington Run Tappan Lake 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 250 over Edington Run Tappan Lake carry?

About 4,786 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Edington Run Tappan Lake?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Edington Run Tappan Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.