US Bridges

Chieftain Drive over Harper Run

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 1.421 MI E of C033A · Structure no. 3730352

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chieftain Drive over Harper Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chieftain Drive over Harper Run in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 92 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 7,170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,952 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChieftain Drive
CrossesHarper Run
Location1.421 MI E of C033A
RouteCounty Highway C033A
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54879, -82.43975
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,170 (2015)
Projected traffic9,952 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chieftain Drive over Harper Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Chieftain Drive over Harper 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chieftain Drive over Harper Run carry?

About 7,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chieftain Drive over Harper Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Chieftain Drive over Harper Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.