US Bridges

CR217 over Branch of Bunkey Run

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · .7 MI.E.INT.CR218 & CR217 · Structure no. 5932556

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR217 over Branch of Bunkey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR217 over Branch of Bunkey Run in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR217
CrossesBranch of Bunkey Run
Location.7 MI.E.INT.CR218 & CR217
RouteCounty Highway C0217
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39, -82.84
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2015)
Projected traffic466 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR217 over Branch of Bunkey Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR217 over Branch of Bunkey 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR217 over Branch of Bunkey Run carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR217 over Branch of Bunkey Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR217 over Branch of Bunkey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.