US Bridges

SR 95 over Sylvester Run

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 1.20 E of SR71 · Structure no. 5902223

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,774
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Sylvester Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 95 over Sylvester Run in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,774 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,402 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesSylvester Run
Location1.20 E of SR71
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48716, -82.69902
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,774 (2015)
Projected traffic9,402 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 95 over Sylvester Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 95 over Sylvester 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Sylvester Run carry?

About 6,774 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Sylvester Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 over Sylvester Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.