US Bridges

Ariel Park Road over Brannican Run

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 0.35 MI E. of Harcourt RD · Structure no. 4260023

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ariel Park Road over Brannican Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ariel Park Road over Brannican Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAriel Park Road
CrossesBrannican Run
Location0.35 MI E. of Harcourt RD
RouteCity Street ARIEL
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38753, -82.5009
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ariel Park Road over Brannican Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ariel Park Road over Brannican 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ariel Park Road over Brannican Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ariel Park Road over Brannican Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Ariel Park Road over Brannican Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.