US Bridges

SR 285 over Dog Run

FairPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · 2.06M N of JCT SR 821 · Structure no. 6103669

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over Dog Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 285 over Dog Run in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 895 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285
CrossesDog Run
Location2.06M N of JCT SR 821
RouteState Highway 285
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77558, -81.50389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2015)
Projected traffic895 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 285 over Dog Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 over Dog 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 over Dog Run carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over Dog Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over Dog Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.