US Bridges

State Route 557 over Doughty Run

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 1.98 Mi.S.Of US 62 · Structure no. 3803058

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,360
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 557 over Doughty Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 557 over Doughty Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,664 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesState Route 557
CrossesDoughty Run
Location1.98 Mi.S.Of US 62
RouteState Highway 557
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53222, -81.81119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2015)
Projected traffic4,664 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 State Route 557 over Doughty Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 557 over Doughty 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 State Route 557 over Doughty Run carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 557 over Doughty Run?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 557 over Doughty Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.