US Bridges

Rias Run over Rias Run

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.33 MI N. of JCT SR 537 · Structure no. 5633168

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rias Run over Rias Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rias Run over Rias Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 125 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRias Run
CrossesRias Run
Location0.33 MI N. of JCT SR 537
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64317, -81.21325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rias Run over Rias Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rias Run over Rias 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rias Run over Rias Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rias Run over Rias Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rias Run over Rias Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.