US Bridges

SR 288 over Flat Run

Poor

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.39 MI E of SR61 · Structure no. 5902827

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,532
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 288 over Flat Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 288 over Flat Run in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,514 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 288
CrossesFlat Run
Location0.39 MI E of SR61
RouteState Highway 288
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68027, -82.81273
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,532 (2015)
Projected traffic3,514 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 288 over Flat Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 288 over Flat Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 288 over Flat Run carry?

About 2,532 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 288 over Flat Run?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 288 over Flat Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.