US Bridges

Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 02.35 Mi. N of SR73 · Structure no. 7333153

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWrights Run Road
CrossesWrights Run Rd(wrights R
Location02.35 Mi. N of SR73
RouteCounty Highway TR121
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83986, -83.10449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2015)
Projected traffic178 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.