US Bridges

So. Main St. over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 150FT S of Straub Rd. · Structure no. 7035063

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,036
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So. Main St. over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying So. Main St. over Unnamed Branch in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 105 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 4,036 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,602 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSo. Main St.
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location150FT S of Straub Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71081, -82.51188
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,036 (2015)
Projected traffic5,602 by 2035
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So. Main St. over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is So. Main St. over Unnamed Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does So. Main St. over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 4,036 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is So. Main St. over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns So. Main St. over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.