Coursen RD over Steel Run
PoorPosted for loadRichland County, Ohio · 0.8MI E. of SR 546 · Structure no. 7031173
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coursen RD over Steel Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Coursen RD over Steel Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 88 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 3 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coursen RD over Steel Run built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Coursen RD over Steel 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Coursen RD over Steel Run carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Coursen RD over Steel Run?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Coursen RD over Steel Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.