US Bridges

CO RD 51 over Meadow Run

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.24 MI N.Of JCT CR-54 · Structure no. 6630774

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 51 over Meadow Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 51 over Meadow Run in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCO RD 51
CrossesMeadow Run
Location0.24 MI N.Of JCT CR-54
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12527, -82.92302
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2015)
Projected traffic738 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 51 over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 51 over Meadow 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 51 over Meadow Run carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 51 over Meadow Run?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 51 over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.