US Bridges

C-31 Bellvill-John over Over RIC-071 -0457

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 1.42 Miles N of SR 546 · Structure no. 7003633

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
442 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
618
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-31 Bellvill-John over Over RIC-071 -0457 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-31 Bellvill-John over Over RIC-071 -0457 in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 618 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,322 by 2035. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC-31 Bellvill-John
CrossesOver RIC-071 -0457
Location1.42 Miles N of SR 546
RouteCounty Highway C0031
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61893, -82.571
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2015)
Projected traffic67,322 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C-31 Bellvill-John over Over RIC-071 -0457 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-31 Bellvill-John over Over RIC-071 -0457 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does C-31 Bellvill-John over Over RIC-071 -0457 carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C-31 Bellvill-John over Over RIC-071 -0457?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C-31 Bellvill-John over Over RIC-071 -0457?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.