US Bridges

W. Sixth Street over Toubys Run

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 04MI W of Main ST (SR13) · Structure no. 7060149

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,493
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Sixth Street over Toubys Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying W. Sixth Street over Toubys Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 5 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Sixth Street
CrossesToubys Run
Location04MI W of Main ST (SR13)
RouteCity Street 179
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7653, -82.52241
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,493 (2015)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. Sixth Street over Toubys Run built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Sixth Street over Toubys Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W. Sixth Street over Toubys Run carry?

About 2,493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W. Sixth Street over Toubys Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W. Sixth Street over Toubys Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.