US Bridges

Union Street over Smoky Run

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Richland County, Ohio · 425 Ft North of ST Rt 97 · Structure no. 7067550

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Street over Smoky Run is a concrete frame carrying Union Street over Smoky Run in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,796 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Street
CrossesSmoky Run
Location425 Ft North of ST Rt 97
RouteCity Street 75
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58825, -82.42447
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic2,796 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Union Street over Smoky Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Street over Smoky 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Union Street over Smoky Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Union Street over Smoky Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Union Street over Smoky Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.