US Bridges

Dry Run RD over Dry Run

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 1.06 Mi. NW of Charleston · Structure no. 7146868

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
695
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Run RD over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dry Run RD over Dry Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDry Run RD
CrossesDry Run
Location1.06 Mi. NW of Charleston
RouteCounty Highway C0223
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3434, -82.88128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2015)
Projected traffic965 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Run RD over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Dry Run RD over Dry 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 Dry Run RD over Dry Run carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dry Run RD over Dry Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Run RD over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.