US Bridges

State Route 159 over Dry Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .60 MI S of US 23 · Structure no. 7104294

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,698
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 159 over Dry Run is a concrete slab carrying State Route 159 over Dry Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 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 6 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 9,698 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,461 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 159
CrossesDry Run
Location.60 MI S of US 23
RouteState Highway 159
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37945, -82.97486
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,698 (2015)
Projected traffic13,461 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 159 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is State Route 159 over Dry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 159 over Dry Run carry?

About 9,698 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 159 over Dry Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 159 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.