US Bridges

Burlington Road over Mcdowells Run

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Ohio · 400 Ft N of E Huron ST · Structure no. 4061608

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,108
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burlington Road over Mcdowells Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burlington Road over Mcdowells Run in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,926 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurlington Road
CrossesMcdowells Run
Location400 Ft N of E Huron ST
RouteCity Street 30
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04589, -82.63663
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,108 (2022)
Projected traffic2,926 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Burlington Road over Mcdowells Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Burlington Road over Mcdowells Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Burlington Road over Mcdowells Run carry?

About 2,108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burlington Road over Mcdowells Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Burlington Road over Mcdowells Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.