US Bridges

Pond Run Road over Pond Run (pond Run)

PoorPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 01.70 Mi. E of SF1 · Structure no. 7333021

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pond Run Road over Pond Run (pond Run) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Run Road over Pond Run (pond Run) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 155 by 2024. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesPond Run Road
CrossesPond Run (pond Run)
Location01.70 Mi. E of SF1
RouteCounty Highway TR100
StateOhio
Coordinates38.65369, -83.15876
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2016)
Projected traffic155 by 2024
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.