US Bridges

Orpheus Keystone over Dickason Run

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of CR9 · Structure no. 4032217

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orpheus Keystone over Dickason Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orpheus Keystone over Dickason Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 124 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 5 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOrpheus Keystone
CrossesDickason Run
Location0.2 MI S of CR9
RouteCounty Highway T0141
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.00877, -82.45514
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orpheus Keystone over Dickason Run built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Orpheus Keystone over Dickason 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Orpheus Keystone over Dickason Run carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Orpheus Keystone over Dickason Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Orpheus Keystone over Dickason Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.