US Bridges

County Road 4 over Mcelfresh Run

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.9 Mile North CR-53 · Structure no. 5832454

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Mcelfresh Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 4 over Mcelfresh Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 88 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesMcelfresh Run
Location0.9 Mile North CR-53
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48, -81.95167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 County Road 4 over Mcelfresh Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is County Road 4 over Mcelfresh 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Mcelfresh Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 4 over Mcelfresh Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Mcelfresh Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.