US Bridges

Smiley Ave East over Bear Run

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .1MI East of Ply Sprmill · Structure no. 7035535

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiley Ave East over Bear Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smiley Ave East over Bear Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmiley Ave East
CrossesBear Run
Location.1MI East of Ply Sprmill
RouteCounty Highway T0057
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88644, -82.61788
Functional classUrban 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2015)
Projected traffic425 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smiley Ave East over Bear Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiley Ave East 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 Smiley Ave East over Bear Run carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smiley Ave East over Bear Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smiley Ave East over Bear Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.