US Bridges

CO RD 550 over Biers Run

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .20 Mi. W of Vernon DR · Structure no. 7153333

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,075
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 550 over Biers Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 550 over Biers Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 93 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 3,075 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,268 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 550
CrossesBiers Run
Location.20 Mi. W of Vernon DR
RouteCounty Highway C0550
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37796, -83.06811
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,075 (2015)
Projected traffic4,268 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CO RD 550 over Biers Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CO RD 550 over Biers 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 550 over Biers Run carry?

About 3,075 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 550 over Biers Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 550 over Biers Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.