US Bridges

Charleston Pike over Slickaway Run

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 1.50 Mi. NE of Hough RD · Structure no. 7146647

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charleston Pike over Slickaway Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charleston Pike over Slickaway Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 47 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 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,097 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCharleston Pike
CrossesSlickaway Run
Location1.50 Mi. NE of Hough RD
RouteCounty Highway C0222
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38616, -82.7903
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charleston Pike over Slickaway Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Charleston Pike over Slickaway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Charleston Pike over Slickaway Run carry?

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

How long is Charleston Pike over Slickaway Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Charleston Pike over Slickaway Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.