US Bridges

Sycamore Road over Elliot Run

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI East of Spray Lane · Structure no. 4231139

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Road over Elliot Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sycamore Road over Elliot Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Road
CrossesElliot Run
Location0.1 MI East of Spray Lane
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3158, -82.3892
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2015)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sycamore Road over Elliot Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Sycamore Road over Elliot 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 Sycamore Road over Elliot Run carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Road over Elliot Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Road over Elliot Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.