US Bridges

SR 95 over Opossum Run

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 1.37 MI S SR 603 · Structure no. 7005059

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Opossum Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 95 over Opossum Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, 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 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,897 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesOpossum Run
Location1.37 MI S SR 603
RouteState Highway 95
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62811, -82.38871
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2015)
Projected traffic1,897 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR 95 over Opossum Run built?

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

What condition is SR 95 over Opossum Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 95 over Opossum Run carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Opossum Run?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.