US Bridges

Simpson Road over Simpson Road (duck Run)

GoodPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 0.26 MI W of SR104 · Structure no. 7339607

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simpson Road over Simpson Road (duck Run) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simpson Road over Simpson Road (duck Run) in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSimpson Road
CrossesSimpson Road (duck Run)
Location0.26 MI W of SR104
RouteCounty Highway TR452
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83671, -83.02526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2015)
Projected traffic68 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Simpson Road over Simpson Road (duck Run) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simpson Road over Simpson Road (duck Run) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Simpson Road over Simpson Road (duck Run) carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Simpson Road over Simpson Road (duck Run)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Simpson Road over Simpson Road (duck Run)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.