US Bridges

SR 524 over Hump Run

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.12 MI N of SR 164 · Structure no. 4103300

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 524 over Hump Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 524 over Hump Run in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 621 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 862 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 524
CrossesHump Run
Location1.12 MI N of SR 164
RouteState Highway 524
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53722, -80.89717
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2015)
Projected traffic862 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SR 524 over Hump Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 524 over Hump 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 SR 524 over Hump Run carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 524 over Hump Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 524 over Hump Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.