Luther Place over Ritters Run
PoorRichland County, Ohio · 0.1MI E of Franklin ST · Structure no. 7060807
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,986
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Luther Place over Ritters Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Luther Place over Ritters Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,986 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,145 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Luther Place over Ritters Run built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Luther Place over Ritters Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Luther Place over Ritters Run carry?
About 2,986 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Luther Place over Ritters Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Luther Place over Ritters Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.