US Bridges

Smart Rd. over Elm Run

GoodPosted for load

Highland County, Ohio · East of SR 73 · Structure no. 3632628

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smart Rd. over Elm Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smart Rd. over Elm Run in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmart Rd.
CrossesElm Run
LocationEast of SR 73
RouteCounty Highway T0235
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11283, -83.53038
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Smart Rd. over Elm Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Smart Rd. over Elm 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Smart Rd. over Elm Run carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smart Rd. over Elm Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Smart Rd. over Elm Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.