US Bridges

Lilly Chapel Oposs over Opossum Run

Good

Madison County, Ohio · .28 Mi. N. of Davidson RD · Structure no. 4931610

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
581
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilly Chapel Oposs over Opossum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lilly Chapel Oposs over Opossum Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 581 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLilly Chapel Oposs
CrossesOpossum Run
Location.28 Mi. N. of Davidson RD
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83423, -83.25082
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2015)
Projected traffic806 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Lilly Chapel Oposs over Opossum Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilly Chapel Oposs over Opossum 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lilly Chapel Oposs over Opossum Run carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lilly Chapel Oposs over Opossum Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lilly Chapel Oposs over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.