US Bridges

Coul Street over Toubys Run

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.01MI S of Sixth ST · Structure no. 7061463

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,493
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coul Street over Toubys Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coul Street over Toubys Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCoul Street
CrossesToubys Run
Location0.01MI S of Sixth ST
RouteCity Street 328
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76473, -82.51836
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Coul Street over Toubys Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coul Street over Toubys 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Coul Street over Toubys Run carry?

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

How long is Coul Street over Toubys Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Coul Street over Toubys Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.