US Bridges

Maharg RD over Lost Run

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 720 Ft W of Purity RD · Structure no. 4538196

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maharg RD over Lost Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maharg RD over Lost Run in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMaharg RD
CrossesLost Run
Location720 Ft W of Purity RD
RouteCounty Highway T0248
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14462, -82.34284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Maharg RD over Lost Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maharg RD over Lost 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Maharg RD over Lost Run carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Maharg RD over Lost Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Maharg RD over Lost Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.