US Bridges

SR 500 over Big Run

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi. South of SR 111 · Structure no. 6301576

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,054
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 over Big Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 500 over Big Run in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,054 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 500
CrossesBig Run
Location1.1 Mi. South of SR 111
RouteState Highway 500
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12569, -84.61731
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2015)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

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 500 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 over Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 500 over Big Run carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 over Big Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.