US Bridges

Shoup Rd. over Marsh Run

PoorPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 1.1MI.N.OF SR 61 · Structure no. 7030975

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoup Rd. over Marsh Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shoup Rd. over Marsh Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShoup Rd.
CrossesMarsh Run
Location1.1MI.N.OF SR 61
RouteCounty Highway T0185
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91854, -82.67624
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2018)
Projected traffic215 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoup Rd. over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Shoup Rd. over Marsh Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Shoup Rd. over Marsh Run carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shoup Rd. over Marsh Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Shoup Rd. over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.