US Bridges

SR 321 over Bells Run

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Highland County, Ohio · .04 MI NW of Twp RD 143 · Structure no. 3603857

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 321 over Bells Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 321 over Bells Run in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 633 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 321
CrossesBells Run
Location.04 MI NW of Twp RD 143
RouteState Highway 321
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05063, -83.77742
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2015)
Projected traffic633 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 321 over Bells Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 321 over Bells 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 321 over Bells Run carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 321 over Bells Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 321 over Bells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.