US Bridges

Ply-Springmill Rd. over Bear Run

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .1 MI No.Of Shelby Ganges · Structure no. 7031262

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,803
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ply-Springmill Rd. over Bear Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ply-Springmill Rd. over Bear Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,503 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPly-Springmill Rd.
CrossesBear Run
Location.1 MI No.Of Shelby Ganges
RouteCounty Highway C0191
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90088, -82.62558
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2015)
Projected traffic2,503 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ply-Springmill Rd. over Bear Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ply-Springmill Rd. over Bear Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ply-Springmill Rd. over Bear Run carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ply-Springmill Rd. over Bear Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ply-Springmill Rd. over Bear Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.