US Bridges

County Road 58 over Eels Run

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.5 Mile East of Cty Line · Structure no. 5837308

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 58 over Eels Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 58 over Eels Run in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 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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CarriesCounty Road 58
CrossesEels Run
Location0.5 Mile East of Cty Line
RouteCounty Highway 58
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57333, -82.03167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2015)
Projected traffic54 by 2035
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 58 over Eels Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 58 over Eels 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 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 58 over Eels Run carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 58 over Eels Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 58 over Eels Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.