US Bridges

Benton Twp Rd. 998 over Trail Run

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.01 MI West of SR 800 · Structure no. 5634970

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Twp Rd. 998 over Trail Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton Twp Rd. 998 over Trail Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton Twp Rd. 998
CrossesTrail Run
Location0.01 MI West of SR 800
RouteCounty Highway T0998
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62484, -81.04829
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Benton Twp Rd. 998 over Trail Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Benton Twp Rd. 998 over Trail 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 Benton Twp Rd. 998 over Trail Run carry?

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

How long is Benton Twp Rd. 998 over Trail Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Twp Rd. 998 over Trail Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.