US Bridges

SR 285 over Opossum Run

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 0.17M S of JCT SR566 · Structure no. 6103871

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 285 over Opossum Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 285 over Opossum Run in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 285
CrossesOpossum Run
Location0.17M S of JCT SR566
RouteState Highway 285
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91218, -81.45948
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2015)
Projected traffic658 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Opossum Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 285 over Opossum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 285 over Opossum Run carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 285 over Opossum Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 285 over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.