US Bridges

Ohio Twp. Rd. 673 over Bares Run

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.01 MI South of CR 22 · Structure no. 5635586

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Twp. Rd. 673 over Bares Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio Twp. Rd. 673 over Bares Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio Twp. Rd. 673
CrossesBares Run
Location0.01 MI South of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6654, -80.8785
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$25.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio Twp. Rd. 673 over Bares Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ohio Twp. Rd. 673 over Bares 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio Twp. Rd. 673 over Bares Run carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Twp. Rd. 673 over Bares Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Twp. Rd. 673 over Bares Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.