US Bridges

Moffett RD over Switzer Run

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.2 M S of Plest.Valley · Structure no. 7033192

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moffett RD over Switzer Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moffett RD over Switzer Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMoffett RD
CrossesSwitzer Run
Location0.2 M S of Plest.Valley
RouteCounty Highway T0371
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65939, -82.41577
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Moffett RD over Switzer Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moffett RD over Switzer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Moffett RD over Switzer Run carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moffett RD over Switzer Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Moffett RD over Switzer Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.