US Bridges

Borders RD over Borders Road (long Run)

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 00.13 Mi. E of SR139 · Structure no. 7334990

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Borders RD over Borders Road (long Run) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Borders RD over Borders Road (long Run) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBorders RD
CrossesBorders Road (long Run)
Location00.13 Mi. E of SR139
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.84654, -82.91193
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Borders RD over Borders Road (long Run) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Borders RD over Borders Road (long Run) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Borders RD over Borders Road (long Run) carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Borders RD over Borders Road (long Run)?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Borders RD over Borders Road (long Run)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.