US Bridges

Possum Run Rd. over Possum Run

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .3 MI So. of Snyder RD · Structure no. 7036124

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
771
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Run Rd. over Possum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Possum Run Rd. over Possum Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 771 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPossum Run Rd.
CrossesPossum Run
Location.3 MI So. of Snyder RD
RouteCounty Highway C0320
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62749, -82.41016
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2015)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Possum Run Rd. over Possum Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Run Rd. over Possum 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Possum Run Rd. over Possum Run carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Possum Run Rd. over Possum Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Run Rd. over Possum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.