US Bridges

SR 598 over Branch of Marsh Run

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 3.33 MI N of Crawford CO · Structure no. 7007027

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
933
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 598 over Branch of Marsh Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 598 over Branch of Marsh Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 598
CrossesBranch of Marsh Run
Location3.33 MI N of Crawford CO
RouteState Highway 598
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98839, -82.70556
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2015)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 598 over Branch of Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 598 over Branch of Marsh 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 598 over Branch of Marsh Run carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 598 over Branch of Marsh Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 598 over Branch of Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.