US Bridges

West Fourth Street over Toubys Run & Bikeway

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.3 MI East of Trimble RD · Structure no. 7060262

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,478
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fourth Street over Toubys Run & Bikeway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Fourth Street over Toubys Run & Bikeway in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 84 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,478 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,603 by 2035. The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Fourth Street
CrossesToubys Run & Bikeway
Location0.3 MI East of Trimble RD
RouteCity Street 501
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76473, -82.54601
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,478 (2015)
Projected traffic7,603 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West Fourth Street over Toubys Run & Bikeway built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is West Fourth Street over Toubys Run & Bikeway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Fourth Street over Toubys Run & Bikeway carry?

About 5,478 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Fourth Street over Toubys Run & Bikeway?

The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns West Fourth Street over Toubys Run & Bikeway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.