US Bridges

Blue Run Road over Blue Run RD (rocky Fork)

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 3.86 MI N of CR28 · Structure no. 7330812

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Run Road over Blue Run RD (rocky Fork) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Run Road over Blue Run RD (rocky Fork) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Run Road
CrossesBlue Run RD (rocky Fork)
Location3.86 MI N of CR28
RouteCounty Highway CR029
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.90004, -82.88921
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2015)
Projected traffic340 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Run Road over Blue Run RD (rocky Fork) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Run Road over Blue Run RD (rocky Fork) 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 Blue Run Road over Blue Run RD (rocky Fork) carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blue Run Road over Blue Run RD (rocky Fork)?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Run Road over Blue Run RD (rocky Fork)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.