Big Plain Circlevi over Opossum Run
FairMadison County, Ohio · 9.1 of MI E of S.R. 56 · Structure no. 4930126
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 455
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Plain Circlevi over Opossum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Plain Circlevi over Opossum Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 73 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 5 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Plain Circlevi over Opossum Run built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Big Plain Circlevi over Opossum 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Big Plain Circlevi over Opossum Run carry?
About 455 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Big Plain Circlevi over Opossum Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Big Plain Circlevi over Opossum Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.