US Bridges

Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 02.75 Mi. N of SR73 · Structure no. 7333188

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrights Run Road over Wrights Run Rd(wrights R is a steel 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 5 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 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
Location02.75 Mi. N of SR73
RouteCounty Highway TR121
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84548, -83.10306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2015)
Projected traffic311 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$56,000
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 224 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.