US Bridges

Boyd Road over Opossum Run

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.2MI West of London Road · Structure no. 6531393

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd Road over Opossum Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boyd Road over Opossum Run in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoyd Road
CrossesOpossum Run
Location0.2MI West of London Road
RouteCounty Highway T0163
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80935, -83.24384
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Boyd Road over Opossum Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Boyd Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Boyd Road over Opossum Run carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Boyd Road over Opossum Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd Road over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.