Spruce Hill RD over Black Run
PoorRoss County, Ohio · .10 Mi. W of Black Run RD · Structure no. 7141734
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spruce Hill RD over Black Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spruce Hill RD over Black Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Spruce Hill RD over Black Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Spruce Hill RD over Black 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Spruce Hill RD over Black Run carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Spruce Hill RD over Black Run?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Spruce Hill RD over Black Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.