Elm Street over Smokey Run
PoorRichland County, Ohio · 60 Ft West of SR 95 · Structure no. 7067429
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2008 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Smokey Run is a concrete slab carrying Elm Street over Smokey Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 60 years old, older 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 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Smokey Run built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Elm Street over Smokey 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Smokey Run carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Smokey Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Smokey Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.