US Bridges

SR503 over Coffman Run

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .5 MI N of W Alexandria · Structure no. 6803725

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,232
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR503 over Coffman Run is a concrete slab carrying SR503 over Coffman Run in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 4,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,874 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR503
CrossesCoffman Run
Location.5 MI N of W Alexandria
RouteState Highway 503
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75627, -84.53399
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,232 (2015)
Projected traffic5,874 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SR503 over Coffman Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR503 over Coffman 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 SR503 over Coffman Run carry?

About 4,232 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR503 over Coffman Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR503 over Coffman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.