US Bridges

CR59 over Flat Run

FairPosted for load

Morrow County, Ohio · .20 Miles E. Int. of TR60 · Structure no. 5932300

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR59 over Flat Run is a steel truss - thru carrying CR59 over Flat Run in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR59
CrossesFlat Run
Location.20 Miles E. Int. of TR60
RouteCounty Highway C0059
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63088, -82.9482
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2015)
Projected traffic491 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR59 over Flat Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR59 over Flat 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR59 over Flat Run carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR59 over Flat Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR59 over Flat Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.