US Bridges

Wellston Park RD over Sand Run

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 240 E of SR 346 · Structure no. 4060067

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellston Park RD over Sand Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wellston Park RD over Sand Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWellston Park RD
CrossesSand Run
Location240 E of SR 346
RouteCity Street 384
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13694, -82.51872
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wellston Park RD over Sand Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellston Park RD over Sand 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wellston Park RD over Sand Run carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wellston Park RD over Sand Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wellston Park RD over Sand Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.