US Bridges

Columbus Road over Dry Run

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 0.5 MI East of US 36 · Structure no. 4232550

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,358
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus Road over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Columbus Road over Dry Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,358 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,049 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbus Road
CrossesDry Run
Location0.5 MI East of US 36
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3768, -82.50143
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,358 (2015)
Projected traffic6,049 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Columbus Road over Dry Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus Road over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Columbus Road over Dry Run carry?

About 4,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Columbus Road over Dry Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Road over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.