US Bridges

Pond Run Road over Pond Run RD (pond Run)

PoorPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 01.50 Mi. E of SF1 · Structure no. 7333013

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Run Road over Pond Run RD (pond Run) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Run Road over Pond Run RD (pond Run) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 339 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPond Run Road
CrossesPond Run RD (pond Run)
Location01.50 Mi. E of SF1
RouteCounty Highway TR100
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.65413, -83.1539
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8.6 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2016)
Projected traffic286 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pond Run Road over Pond Run RD (pond Run) built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pond Run Road over Pond Run RD (pond Run) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pond Run Road over Pond Run RD (pond Run) carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pond Run Road over Pond Run RD (pond Run)?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pond Run Road over Pond Run RD (pond Run)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.