US Bridges

SR 281 over Ash Run

Good

Henry County, Ohio · .25 Mile West of SR 109 · Structure no. 3503496

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 over Ash Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 281 over Ash Run in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 281
CrossesAsh Run
Location.25 Mile West of SR 109
RouteState Highway 281
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28309, -84.04144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2014)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 281 over Ash Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 281 over Ash 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 281 over Ash Run carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over Ash Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m).

Who owns SR 281 over Ash Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.