Erastus Durbin RD over Big Run
PoorMercer County, Ohio · 0.6 MI S Pine Road · Structure no. 5459729
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Erastus Durbin RD over Big Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erastus Durbin RD over Big Run in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 114 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Erastus Durbin RD over Big Run built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Erastus Durbin RD over Big Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Erastus Durbin RD over Big Run carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Erastus Durbin RD over Big Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Erastus Durbin RD over Big Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.