US Bridges

Glenn Avemue over Ritters Run

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · Just N of Park Ave E · Structure no. 7060750

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Other
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenn Avemue over Ritters Run is a other arch - deck carrying Glenn Avemue over Ritters 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2011. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenn Avemue
CrossesRitters Run
LocationJust N of Park Ave E
RouteCity Street 1190
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75869, -82.51018
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1991)
Projected traffic139 by 2011
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Glenn Avemue over Ritters Run built?

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

What condition is Glenn Avemue over Ritters 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 Glenn Avemue over Ritters Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glenn Avemue over Ritters Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Glenn Avemue over Ritters Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.