US Bridges

CO RD 59 over Big Run

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.23 MI N.Of JCT CR-84 · Structure no. 6630391

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,111
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 59 over Big Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 59 over Big Run in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,542 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO RD 59
CrossesBig Run
Location0.23 MI N.Of JCT CR-84
RouteCounty Highway C0059
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97273, -83.01654
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2015)
Projected traffic1,542 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 CO RD 59 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 59 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 59 over Big Run carry?

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 59 over Big Run?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 59 over Big Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.