US Bridges

East High Street over Center Run

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.2 MI West of Edgewood · Structure no. 4232690

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,399
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East High Street over Center Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East High Street over Center Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 101 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 3,399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast High Street
CrossesCenter Run
Location0.2 MI West of Edgewood
RouteCity Street 184
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39279, -82.46887
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,399 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 East High Street over Center Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is East High Street over Center 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East High Street over Center Run carry?

About 3,399 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East High Street over Center Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East High Street over Center Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.