US Bridges

Ross Twp RD 283 over Long Run

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.1 MI E CR54 · Structure no. 4131339

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
937
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ross Twp RD 283 over Long Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ross Twp RD 283 over Long Run in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 119 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 6 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRoss Twp RD 283
CrossesLong Run
Location1.1 MI E CR54
RouteCounty Highway T0283
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50039, -80.79622
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2015)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ross Twp RD 283 over Long Run built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ross Twp RD 283 over Long 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ross Twp RD 283 over Long Run carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ross Twp RD 283 over Long Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ross Twp RD 283 over Long Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.