US Bridges

Charleston Pike over Dry Run

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .04 Mi. E of Carmel DR · Structure no. 7146191

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charleston Pike over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Charleston Pike over Dry Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 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 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,097 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCharleston Pike
CrossesDry Run
Location.04 Mi. E of Carmel DR
RouteCounty Highway C0222
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32627, -82.88033
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,231 (2015)
Projected traffic3,097 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charleston Pike over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Charleston Pike 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Charleston Pike over Dry Run carry?

About 2,231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Charleston Pike over Dry Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Charleston Pike over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.